Hi Tom,

IS the center conductor crimped to the center pin of the connector?  If it 
is just held there by pressure, I don't think the connection would hold up 
with temperature changes.

Bob, K8LR, [log in to unmask]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 8:47 PM
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
this afternoon, and he told me that the connectors will only handle up to
500 watts.  So, I guess it would be wise to limit the connectors to
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,
hopefully this week-end.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ