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.
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