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That's what makes it so good. By the time I read ten different ideas, I may
find something that works for me.
Thinks.
The Other Howard, WA9ryf
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: Coax Cons
> Problem with a tutorial on that is, you ask 10 people hot to do it and
> you'll get 10 different answers. You ask how the right way is to do it of
> another 10 and get 10 more answers.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ed Malmgren" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 6:18 PM
> Subject: Coax Cons
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>
>> Howdy Howard. I don't know how cost effective doing it yourself is for
>> most
>> folks. The cost of the gear to do the job is around 60 bucks which is a
>> lot
>> unless you use a lot of them. You need, Crimpers, strippers and cutting
>> pliers to make the job easy. Some folks don't like to solder the center
>> conductor but I don't mind a burned finger occasionally, no sense, no
>> feelings some would say. I like working with antennas and use a lot.
>> The
>> normal Pl 259s are a bunch harder to do with having to solder the shield
>> which I have done but don't like the job I do. The crimping way sure
>> works
>> nicely. I use a 100/140 Weller gun for the job. I think if you want to
>> do
>> it you just have to practice but it is not hard at all. I would be happy
>> to
>> help anyone but don't know how to do the tutorial. Long winded Huh? 73
>> Ed K7UC
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