[TowerTalk] Crimp-on PL259

[Rroger (K8RI on TowerTalk)]

> I've been using crimp type for quite a while now. As time progresses,
> contrary to Peter, I'm switching over to all crimp type as they are so
> much faster and more secure.  Proper cable  prep, and the proper tools
> are critical.
I forgot to add that the jacket should extend *into* the crimp band up 
to, but not into the actual crimp.
I believe there are several web pages that show how the connectors 
should fit.  Possibly on one of the suppliers
http://www.bcdxc.org/pl259_crimp_on_connectors.htm covers it reasonably 
well, but there are better step-by-step sites explaining how and why the 
jacket should extend into the band.   One thing they show is a crimp 
type UHF connector with the center pin being soldered which is the way I 
do it as well.

BTW that smaller ID of the tip on the center conductor identifies it as 
a crimp type.  I've never had a problem fitting the solid center 
conductor of LMR-400 through these.  LMR-UF OTOH did require reaming out 
the tip enough to remove metal.

73

Roger (K8RI)