My guess is it could be due to a little of both, but I'm far from an 
expert on these things.  (grin)

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David W Wood (G3YXX)" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 2:02 AM
Subject: Re: A little more info on Shakespeare solderless PL259 connectors


> Is that because of the crimping or the failure of the insulation?
>
>
> David W Wood
>
> Ham call - G3YXX
> FOC # - 1685
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> =20
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators =
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:48 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: A little more info on Shakespeare solderless PL259 connectors
>
> Hi, all.
>
> For those interested in the Shakespeare solderless PL259 coax connectors =
>
> I've been discussing, I talked to a guy from Shakespeare Technical =
> Support=20
> this afternoon, and he told me that the connectors will only handle up =
> to=20
> 500 watts.  So, I guess it would be wise to limit the connectors to=20
> situations where relatively low output power levels are involved.
>
> I hope this info helps someone.
>
> I'll let you know my experiences when I try out one of the connectors,=20
> hopefully this week-end.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
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