Sure, in  that perfect world solder is better, but the truth is that most 
sighted hams have a hard time getting full  contact with the braid, as well 
as the real possibility of melting the center insulator.  If it was a piece 
of cake, there wouldn't be 400  "better" ways on the internet to solder 
them.

To each his own.

73, Steve KW3A


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "mike" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 1:30 PM
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
>
>
> -----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
>
>
> ----- 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
>
>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>