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Mike,
Whether crimped or soldered, the connection has to be mechanically sound.
If it isn't, it doesn't matter what you do.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "mike" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 13:30
Subject: Re: crimping verses solder
>I have seen a large number of "professionally" crimped pl259s Most have
> failed in a very short time. Solder is the only way to guarantee good
> contact. Really should be lead and tin not this new stuff which is
> rubbish.
>
> mike
> amature call M0DMD
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
> Sent: 06 August 2007 18:24
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: crimping verses solder
>
> If you mean swr, it shouldn't be any different provided it is installed
> properly. The same could be said for a poorly installed solder type.
> I
> know of some guys who run full power contest stations and only use crimp
> connectors. Weatherproofing is important for outdoor use for either
> type.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gery Gaubert" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 1:18 PM
> Subject: crimping verses solder
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>
>> Is there any difference in sr if crimped? If not I'm thinking that this
>> would be easier for me. Thepl259 connctors that you solder aren't
>> thatmuch cheeper than the crimp ones, at leat not where I bought them
>> from.
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