[Elecraft] OT: Installing PL-259's

[AG0N-3055]

On Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:00:41 -0800, Vic K2VCO wrote:

> The trick is to remove the outer insulation carefully without damaging the braid and then 
> tin it BEFORE trying to cut it. A large soldering iron (not a gun) makes it easy to tin 
> without disturbing the braid or melting the insulation. Then cut the tinned braid with a 
> tubing cutter.

But just removing the insulating sheath allows the braid to expand to
larger diameter, causing it to catch on the inside of the connector in
many/most cases.

Gary
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