[Elecraft] OT: PL-259 / UG reducer application

[Ken Kopp]

Thanks Vic for posting this URL.  Many will find it helpful.  I'm a 
career (retired) two-way radio tech and have used this method for 
decades.  In fact, I thought I discovered it! (:-))

In the two-way business we installed and removed many hundreds
of mobile antennas, usually reusing the antenna and cables on the
"new" vehicle, so this method was helpful in saving time and money.
I use a pair of small slip-joint pliers to "snug" the two together .. NOT
wrench-tight.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Vic K2VCO 
To: Paul Christensen 
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Thursday, 28 January, 2010 16:44
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] BNC Connectors


Paul Christensen wrote:

> I rarely recommend alternative installation methods to that provided by a 
> manufacturer, but if you attempt to use soldered PL-259s with a "UG-175/U" 
> reducer, this method sets the standard in my opinion:
> 
> http://www.w5fc.org/files/how-to/PL259.PDF

I have to agree that this is a life-changing improvement in making cables! I've been doing 
it this way for years with no problems. An advantage which Paul didn't mention is that 
it's easy to remove the connector and re-use it.
-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco