[Boatanchors] Re: [Heathkit] SB 100 & a PL239 connector

[George]

Don,
I agree. RCA connectors on the older rigs seem to wear out on the inner pin 
connector insulation, making for a real sloppy fit.  I think they were used 
to keep the overall cost down originally and were a simple fit to the RG-58 
that was more in vogue at that time, also due to cost. The only downside to 
the BNC is they are a real pain to pin on the cable side and not 
interchangeable with your newer gear, without an adaptor. Unless your 
SB-100 is pristine the resale value like most older gear is not worth 
worrying about. It all depends if you want it to use or consider it an 
investment. I use, and enjoy using, all my old rigs. I like switching 
relays, PTT, and ss rectifiers in an old transmitter and it never seemed to 
hurt the resale. My opinion may not be the popular one, but I stand by it. 
Whatever you decide to do, good luck and Happy Holidays, 73 George KB2Z



At 11:35 AM 12/30/04 -0600, you wrote:

>Don
>
>A BNC will probably fit much better, and take less drilling. Just remove 
>the RCA jack, enlarge the hole to 3/8" mount the BNC and reattach the 
>wire. I know I just riled up some "How dare you bastardize a classic ers" 
>but I'm one of those who has issues with using RCA jacks especially on TX 
>outputs (SB-102 etc.) Sorry, I know it works but it makes the "when in 
>doubt build it stout" side of me cringe.
>
>Bill AD5OL
>
> >>> <DStraz at aol.com> 12/30/04 12:18AM >>>
>Could some help me  with the proper way  of  converting the phono jack
>antenna plug to a PL 239 connector.
>
>Don N8QX
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