[TowerTalk] Junk Coonectors (was Re: How lossy are PL-259s at HF?)

[john simmons]

Oh boy! The 'solder vs crimp' rears its ugly head once again!

I'll feed the fire:

Amphenol 82-202-RFG and p/n 82-312 N plug installation specifies *CLAMPING* the braid

CommScope (Andrew) N connector for LDF4-50A: Inner contact attachment method: Captivated; Outer contact attachment method: Ring-flare

RF Industries RFU-502-H1 and RFU-520-H1 UHF connectors for Heliax: "Slip the cable center conductor into connector inner conductor inside the outer body. Make certain connector is straight, i.e., square to flared outer conductor thread outer body onto clamping nut and tighten."

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On 6/18/2024 2:55 PM, K4RO Kirk Pickering wrote:
Hi Pete,

I have had good experience with the DX Engineering patented PL-259 connectors. Unlike some other crimp connectors that I have purchased elsewhere, the build quality has been very consistent. The connectors are easy to assemble with a proper crimp tool, and I find the knurling on the outer shell to be superior to even the Amphenol connectors. I also prefer the soldered center pin over other PL-259 crimp connectors which do not require center pin soldering.

While I have used them primarily for indoor applications (short jumpers and longer amplifier-to-antenna switch connections) I have also used the DXE PL-259's outdoors with no problems whatsoever. Naturally, proper weatherproofing is always very important for any outdoor antenna connector. I would give them a try; I don't think that you will be disappointed.

(Just a satisfied customer.)

—Kirk K4RO


On 6/18/2024 2:37 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
Any experience with DX Engineering PL-259s?  I bought a half-dozen crimp type for RG-8X, on the theory that DXE would stand behind their own name brand.  They are even stamped with a DX Engineering patent notice  - like what's to patent?  They feel a little lighter than WW2 surplus,but...

73, Pete N4ZR


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