[TowerTalk] Two tools to tighten PL-259 connector shells in tight areas

[Rick Karlquist]

Tim Duffy K3LR wrote:
> A few months ago I asked a question on this reflector about tools that
> would
> help tighten PL-259 connectors on remote coax switches, four square boxes,
> stacking boxes, etc. Anywhere there is a tightly grouped cluster of SO-239

My preferred solution is to install permanent short (~1 foot) jumpers on
hard to get to connectors on the box.  These can be installed in
consecutive order on the bench and tightened very securely under
the best conditions.  Once the box is pigtailed, then any field
tightening is being done on in-line connections and is easily done
with visegrips.

The spark plug pliers are for pulling spark plugs, not turning
them.  You still need a spark plug wrench for that.  I can't see
how spark plug pliers would be able to tighten a nut.

Rick N6RK