[Elecraft] OT: Crimped PL-259s, recommendations?
Carl Clawson
clawsoncw at gmail.com
Tue Nov 12 11:31:05 EST 2013
Several posters have mentioned proper connectors and tools for crimping
PL-259s but I am lacking specifics. Do you have recommendations for
brands/models of connectors and tools? If it's affordable, I'd consider
trying it.
Unlike 90% of hams, I don't worship solder. I'm prepared to believe that
crimped connectors can work just fine if done properly. The world is full
of crimped connections of all kinds, and they work fine unless they're done
with a crummy tool. The hardware store cutter/stripper/crimper that uses an
oval shaped recess to mash the connector to a flattish shape is a very good
example of a very bad tool.
73, Carl WS7L
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