[Antennas] unbelievable

[George, W5YR]

I expect that you mean SO-239 connectors.

They probably were stripped because the former owner used PL-259
connectors either with metric threads, which *can* be forced onto the
conventional SO-239 but with thread damage, or used the cheaper
connectors which have poor thread construction and can cause similar
damage.

I would  replace each chassis connector with a new one, preferably not
one obtained from Radio Shack. The "real stuff" from Amphenol and
others costs more but is much better. Replacements can be obtained
either as the 4-screw flange variety or with a single large nut like a
BNC chassis unit.

Might be a good idea to inspect your own PL-259 connectors to make
sure that they screw onto the new chassis connectors smoothly without
binding. I have gotten PL-259s from RS that would fit but required
considerable force to tighten fully due to poor threading.

73/72, George
Amateur Radio W5YR -  the Yellow Rose of Texas
In the 57th year and it just keeps getting better!
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe
K2 #489      Icom IC-765 #2349     Icom IC-756 PRO  #2121


----- Original Message -----
From: "paul" <mglassman@cinci.rr.com>
To: <antennas@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 6:08 PM
Subject: [Antennas] unbelievable


> ok guys..  here is one for the record book..  i picked up a nice 3kw
> tuner...  the previous owner managed to strip all of the so237
connecters on
> the back..  is there an easy way to rethread  them or do i need to
replace
> them?????   paul looking for the easy way..  73