[TowerTalk] PL259 Cobbectors Part 2 - Murray W9EHQ

Paul Christensen w9ac at arrl.net
Fri May 13 14:40:56 EDT 2016


>"I use them outside as well as inside and have never had a problem." 

Near salt air?  Here along the eastern coast, salt air affects crimped
connectivity over time unless Coax Seal or a variant is used.  The problem
is never the center conductor, but with the braided portion of the crimp.
When soldered, it's never an issue.

Paul, W9AC    



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