[TowerTalk] Fwd: Re: Soldering PL-259

[n4zkf]

Exactly. A lot of heat fast! I use a small torch to tin it so it doesn't
melt any insulation.
I also use only Amphenol connectors also.

73 Dave n4zkf


On 1/21/2011 6:32 PM, Rroger (K8RI on TowerTalk) wrote:
>
>  When I used to use that type of connector I left the braid flat against
>  the dielectric with the end trimmed neatly, tinned the braid, and then
>  did the finish solder through the holes which only took a dab of solder.
>
>  There is a much better constructed "solder type" PL259 available that
>  has a barrel that is similar to the RG58 and RG8X adapters.  The braid
>  is soldered into the barrel, then the connector is assembled with the
>  center conductor being soldered last. It's *almost* impossible to put
>  one of these together wrong.  Like any others you have to make sure you
>  get the ones made with quality components, quality materials, and good QC.
>
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