Good observations, Richard.

Maybe I need to start trying to figure out a reasonably "fool proof" way of
soldering PL259's onto coax.  Actually, I seem to recall a discussion on
this list about how blind guys like us solder PL259's.  Maybe that would be
a neat topic to resurrect if someone has come up with a good, safe, and
effective strategy that consistently gives good results.

Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Webb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 12:17 AM
Subject: Re: coax question


> HI folks,
>
> I bought a 100 ft. run just to have it when I evacuated
> Katrina to SAn Antonio, because K-COmm was right there, and
> I wanted to get a g5rv up and operational as soon as I lit
> somewhere long enough.
> AS it was I was able to recover the tag end of my 500 foot
> roll from my tool shed behind my burned out house in SLidell
> La.
>
> I quit buying coax in anything less than 500 foot rolls, I
> also buy a goodly supply of Amphenol pl-259 connectors.  NO
> radio shack junk for this operation anymore, no wondering if
> I"ve got enough coax.
> YOu can asve lots of money buying from your local
> electronics wholesaler if you're willing to go this route.
> mEanwhile I calculate my price per foot and if a ham needs
> some for an antenna project on a weekend at short notice
> I"ll whack off the amount he needs and only charge what I've
> got in it.  THis way I've got a fund to replace it minus
> whatever I've used of course.
> IF you or a friend are handy with a soldering iron you're in
> business, save the money.
>
> Also beware!  I've seen premade coax runs that weren't done
> properly and had to be redone.  Quite a premium to pay if
> not done right in the first place.  TAkes all the advantage
> away from it.
>
> 73 de nf5b
>
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> Richard Webb,
> Electric Spider Productions,
> Eads Tn.
>
>
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