[Boatanchors] PL-259 modification

[Jim Wilhite]

I cut everything to length then lightly tin the braid.  If necessary I 
use a flat file to level off burrs if any.  If done with light tinning 
on the braid then the connector will screw onto the outer insulation.

Using an 125 watt soldering iron the solder will flow quite easily into 
the hole.  This is all predicated on using good connectors and not the 
chrome plated ones.

Jim/W5JO





> Hello All,
>    There was a thread about soldering PL-259 connectors.  I usually do 
> a modification to all mine by taking a 5/32" chainsaw file and filing 
> grooves in two of the solder holes for the braid on opposite sides of 
> the connector barrel.  It makes soldering the braid M UCH easier and 
> neater!  Solder flows better too.  The notch bottom is even with the 
> inner edge of the existing holes.
>
> Those interested please e-mail me and I will send a photograph.  Maybe 
> someone can post this on someone's website if you think it will be 
> helpful.
>
> 73,
> Sandy W5TVW