The standardconnector which typically fits the what I refer to as rg-8 is
the one. you can take off the insolation, and curl the braid back along the
coax, then chip off the insolation off the inner conductor, and shove the
whole thing down the barrel. You'll find that the braid thickened by the
outer insolation will thread snuggly down into the connector which screws
its way onto the connector.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <BLIND-> I've never come across PL-259 connectors where you can do that
except for
> for RG-58, and I've learned my lesson there,  no more, not even mobile
> unless I really have to. Do they make those for the bigger Coax? RG-213
ETC.
> I think I still prefer solder but at least I might have another option to
> look in to if need be.
> John Miller N1UMJ
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Henry Brugsch" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 4:14 AM
> Subject: Re: soldering PL259 coax connectors
>
>
> > Ok, time now for some ichonoclastic, and athistic beliefs.
> > I have a few years ago givenup soldering.
> > I never solder my connectors.
> > I use the ones that thread on to the coax,threading them on to the
braid,
> > then leading the center conductor into the tip,and crimping it over the
> > outside of the barrel of the tip.
> > This insures a good connection,and I can't for the life of me see why I
> must
> > solderthese things. Further more, itmeans,when a connection gives up the
> > ghost, I simply re-trim, and reuse the connector.
> > Is it possible that this soldering business is a conspiracy amongst the
> > connector manufacturers?Arguably this could get lossy with vhf, and uhf
> > apps, but I haven't been able to varyfy this.
> > As for hf, I see no real problemswith this.
> >