Contest University Italy 09 - K3LR Trial

[nebraskacw]

I would make it more traditional. Amphenol for example made that connector the way they did for a reason. I would take the time to enlarge in solder holes using a reamer. You can't rush quality!! I do agree 100% about the soldering of the braid. Perhaps a person can get away with not soldering on a short term, inside. but in the long run, especially if the antenna is outside, a buildup of silver oxide forms resulting in heating and high SWR because of essentially no contact to the braid.

[cups75]

@nebraskacw thank you, I always intended the braid to be soldered but I had often troubles, as well, with short circuits due to little "hairs" of braid... maybe it's me: not good at modelling the braid, but in K3LR's method I am sure that all the braid being cut, it comes solderes on the PL259. I tried the methond and I feel good with it. On the roof , I use to isolate the PL259 with teflon tape and electrician's tape.

[n8ea]

This is a good method for HF.

n8ea

[nebraskacw]

I'd hate to even think that someone would do this. Yes, the braid connection is important but this???? WØOOW

[cups75]

@nebraskacw ...and which method would you suggest instead of Tim's one? Thank you in advance de IV3YNB

[vilulf]

This is probably the most idiotic method of installing a PL-259 that I have ever seen!!!

[1OFGODSOWN]

Interesting method that I'll try on my NEXT PL-259 when I need one installed. }:>)

[xe2ac]

Tim. great to CU you agn !!!

73

Luis XE2AC /W2GO