[TowerTalk] SO-239 with longer reach?

[Robert Harmon]

I'll chime in.  Like John, I would give priority to having a quality 
Amphenol SO-239.

Bob
K6UJ




On 3/24/16 7:21 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> Many companies install them on the outside of the enclosure if the box is
> thick. Could you solder it to your PCB after assembly in the enclosure or
> use a short lead? Since you're going to have to waterproof the connection
> anyway, it is easy to seal the square portion of SO-239.  I would be more
> concerned about buying a quality (Amphenol) SO-239.
>
> John KK9A
>
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> Subject:	[TowerTalk] SO-239 with longer reach?
> From:	"WW3S" <ww3s at zoominternet.net>
> Date:	Thu, 24 Mar 2016 18:20:03 -0400
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> Anyone know a source for slighlyt longer SO-239? The "standard" ones, when
> mounted on my pc board, are somewhat short when I install them inside my
> waterproof outdoor box, mounted inside and thru the box so the PL259
> connects
> outside....I'd feel better with more threads on the outside of the
> enclosure....
>
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