[Elecraft] Soldering a PL-259 connector

[Jim Brown]

On 11/12/2013 3:46 PM, Jeffrey Wolf wrote:
> Regardless of the method of soldering a PL-259, before trying to flow 
> solder through the holes in the connector, use a file on the surface 
> surrounding the holes and even in the holes (you can use a small reamer)

This is completely unnecessary (and is a really bad idea) if you are 
using Amphenol 83-1SP connectors -- they are silver-plated, which makes 
them very easy to solder, and if you file them you remove the silver 
plating!

83-1SP is the full part number, no additional letters or numbers.

73, Jim K9YC