[Antennas] soldering iron power

[Eric Lemmon]

Zoltan,

If you MUST use a PL-259 type connector, you will achieve a more
permanent and trouble-free connection by using a commercial-grade crimp
connector in lieu of any connector that must be soldered.  For the very
few connectors I install that must mate with an SO-239 female UHF jack,
I use RF Industries silver/gold connectors.  Properly crimped with the
correct tools and sealed with adhesive-backed heat-shrink tubing, they
are far superior to any soldered connectors.  Better still, use only
Type N connectors, and convert to a UHF only at the radio.

73, Eric Lemmon, WB6FLY

Zoltan Bordas wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> To make good quality solder of the coax braid to the PL-259 connectors what
> is the necessary power of the soldering iron (not gun) - 200W, or is
> sufficient 100W also? Bigger power will not melt the dielectric quickly?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 73 de Zoli / YO5CRQ
> 
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