Hi Tom,
The one thing I didn't mention was that I very often burn 2 to 3
fingers in the process of installing a pair of PL 259's. Now, if someone has
a way around that I would be most grateful to here how they do it. Smile.
All the best in your soldering projects.
God bless,
Mark
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 6:21 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Blind friendly methods for soldering PL259 connectors
Thanks very much, Mark!
I'll give this a try, probably using some practice coax and connectors
first!!! (grin)
73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "mark" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: Blind friendly methods for soldering PL259 connectors
> Hi
> Well, I have successfully soldered RG 58 using a similar process to
> what you described you wanted to do with the RGX. If the center conductor
> is
> stranded you may want to try tinning it before putting the end on it. This
> will hold the wires together. If you are using the metal adapters to
> sleeved
> the cable up to RG 8 U size, you may want to solder the shield to the
> metal
> adapter. It makes for a quicker cleaner installation of the plug. Once you
> have the pl 259 attached to the end of the cable, you should be able to
> feel
> the center conducter pushing through the end of the center pin on the PL
> 259. A little more solder in the end of the pin and a quick continuity
> test
> and you are good to go.
>
> God bless,
> Mark
>
> God Loves you!
> You can visit my website at:
> http://christiantraditions.info
> Please visit my blog at:
> http://christian-traditions.blogspot.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 6:02 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Blind friendly methods for soldering PL259 connectors
>
> Hi again, guys.
>
> This whole discussion of cutting coax and having to re-do PL259 connectors
> prompts me to ask a question that I know has been addressed before, but it
> has been a while.
>
> What is the best way for blind guys like us to do PL259 connectors?
>
> I know that Kevin (K7RX) has a way to do PL259's with RG8 coax that
> doesn't
> necessarily seem to require soldering, and I know that Bob (K8LR) has
> successfully soldered PL259's onto thicker coax. But how about soldering
> a
> PL259 onto RG8X?
>
> I bought some PL259's at a recent swap that are specifically designed to
> accommodate RG8X coax, and I might try to use one of them if I shorten the
> coax feed line for my 160 meter sloper.
>
> I'm just trying to see if I can accomplish this feat without having to get
> sighted assistance over here again.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
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