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
>