[Elecraft] Importance of good coaxial jumpers

[Lance Collister, W7GJ]

I have had good success tinning the braid before I insert it into the PL259 body.  
Then it is easy to make sure that the solder though the holes in the connector bond 
to the coax shield.   GL and VY 73, Lance


On 11/12/2013 2:46 AM, Randy Farmer wrote:
> The only way to do UHF connectors right is with a big-a** soldering iron. I mean a 
> 200W IRON, not a gun. You need something with enough heat capacity to heat up the 
> entire connector body. Once you get it hot enough, the solder will magically wick 
> down into the shield with no problem at all. If you plan to make PL-259s invest in 
> a big iron and you'll never have trouble again.
>
> 73...
> Randy, W8FN
>
> On 11/11/2013 7:31 PM, Nicklas Johnson wrote:
>> At risk of going way off topic, any tips for getting a nice, solid solder
>> connection on the shield in a reasonable amount of time?  I have
>> historically had a really hard time getting it to the point that I'm really
>> satisfied with it, and I can't help but wonder if I'm doing something
>> wrong, or if there's a 'trick' to making it easier.
>>
>>      Nick
>
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