Good points, Colin.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 11:40 PM
Subject: Re: Another method of soldering PL-259's


> I would trust those compression type on patch cables and indoor
connections,
> but im not sure a pl 259 held together with a threaded nut would be very
> trust worthy at the top of a tower...I guess if you were to put lock tight
> on the threads of the nut it would be alright.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 5:24 PM
> Subject: Re: Another method of soldering PL-259's
>
>
> >     Thanks, Steve.
> >
> > I'll keep this in mind.  I have a whole bunch of silver-plated regular
> > PL259's yet, but may look for these in the future.  I am still trhing to
> > figure out a safe and effective way for a blind guy like me to solder
coax
> > connections, and the suggestion that was nbrought up here recently looks
> to
> > be worth trying.
> >
> > Still and all, though, the compression-type idea seems appealing and a
lot
> > less hassle, although, of course, more expensive.
> >
> > 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 7:18 PM
> > Subject: Re: Another method of soldering PL-259's
> >
> >
> > > Tom,
> > >
> > > Some guys get them from  RF Connection in Maryland.  Sorry no part
> number
> > or
> > > url, but Joel has a good reputation and sells coax, connectors, and
> > > grounding stuff.  Last I remember (1 or 2 years ago) they were in the
> > > $3.50 - $4.00 range. Perhaps e-bay, hamfest?
> > >
> > > Shakespeare, who makes marine and cb antennas, has one for RG8X cable.
> > West
> > > Marine has them and I suppose others who carry  marine/cb stuff.
> > >
> > > Good luck, Steve KW3A
> > >
>