[TowerTalk] PL-259s

[Bob K6UJ]

Bryan,

What is your procedure ?  Is it published somewhere ?

Bob
K6UJ



On 5/13/16 4:31 PM, Bryan Swadener via TowerTalk wrote:
> It's easy to solder plugs that aren't silver plated,
> after you remove the nickel plating. Use the tip
> of a small pair of slender scissors or a small
> reamer to remove the plating on the inside
> circumference of the four holes. A 1/8" twist
> drill bit usually works. If the hole still has plating
> on it, use a larger drill bit (#30, etc).
>
> After that, the TECHNIQUE used to solder is the
> same between Astroplate and silverplate connectors.
> I've not seen my procedure mentioned.
>
> I haven't soldered a UHF male onto RG-58 since the
> 1980s. I don't use connectors that require a crimp tool.
> The only tool I need is a small pair of "pointy" cutters.
> Bryan WA7PRC
>   
>       > I find those Amphenol nickel plated connectors a real pita to solder.
>
> Of course -- those are the cheapies.
>
>> Dunno if  amphenol makes a  silver  /teflon connector, but that would be a winner.
> Sure -- part number 83-1SP, with no suffixes. Soldering is a dream. They
> cost a bit more.
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