[Elecraft] KPA100 SO-239 Help

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

I'd not worry about that since the connector center pin isn't subjected to
any twisting motion in use.

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----


He is talking about prior to soldering.  I have seen these too.  So has 
HRO who had to send a bunch back for just this reason.

On 2/25/2011 11:38 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> An SO/PL239 is pushed on, not twisted, until the face of the male is
against
> the ridged edge of the female, then the outer shell is threaded on and
> tightened. The center pin never turns nor has any torque applied.
>
> I cannot picture how you could "spin" the CENTER conductor. That would
> require twisting the coax attached to the male half.
>
> Ron AC7AC