Thanks David, I have the right equipment and now that I know how it is done I will have to find a good day and do the job. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David R. Basden" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 6:47 PM Subject: Re: Soldering on PL259 connector > Be sure to get the PL259 with the reducer to fit the RG8X. > > At 11:24 AM 3/15/2005, you wrote: > >> I would appreciate any info on preparing RG8X COAX for soldering on a >> PL259 >>connector. I would appreciate step by step info from removing coax jacket, >>handling the braid to soldering on the PL259. I have done very little >>soldering but I am thinking of attempting to make some jumper cables. I >>might be a little old for this now but I might find a good day and give it >>a >>try. I will greatly appreciate any info on this. >> >>Best Wishes, >> >> >>FRED ADAMS W4HC >>FIGHT TRUTH DECAY >