I'll keep soldering my outdoor connections. 

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 11:40 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Another method of soldering PL-259's

I would trust those compression type on patch cables and indoor connections,
but im not sure a pl 259 held together with a threaded nut would be very
trust worthy at the top of a tower...I guess if you were to put lock tight
on the threads of the nut it would be alright.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message -----
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 5:24 PM
Subject: Re: Another method of soldering PL-259's


>     Thanks, Steve.
>
> I'll keep this in mind.  I have a whole bunch of silver-plated regular
> PL259's yet, but may look for these in the future.  I am still trhing to
> figure out a safe and effective way for a blind guy like me to solder coax
> connections, and the suggestion that was nbrought up here recently looks
to
> be worth trying.
>
> Still and all, though, the compression-type idea seems appealing and a lot
> less hassle, although, of course, more expensive.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 7:18 PM
> Subject: Re: Another method of soldering PL-259's
>
>
> > Tom,
> >
> > Some guys get them from  RF Connection in Maryland.  Sorry no part
number
> or
> > url, but Joel has a good reputation and sells coax, connectors, and
> > grounding stuff.  Last I remember (1 or 2 years ago) they were in the
> > $3.50 - $4.00 range. Perhaps e-bay, hamfest?
> >
> > Shakespeare, who makes marine and cb antennas, has one for RG8X cable.
> West
> > Marine has them and I suppose others who carry  marine/cb stuff.
> >
> > Good luck, Steve KW3A
> >