[Elecraft] FW: Proper installation of PL 259's

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

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> On Nov 13, 2013, at 10:42 AM, "Charlie T, K3ICH" <pincon at erols.com> wrote:
> 
> My computer has a very special key that I had custom made for me at great expense.  It is labeled "DELETE". I find that I use it quite a lot which makes it worth much more than I paid for it  Obviously not very many people have ordered this convenient option.
> 
> I can offer private instruction on how to get the best use of this marvelous added function if that would make things more pleasant for you..
> 
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "WM3M" <wm3m at live.com>
> To: <bill at wjschmidt.com>; <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 8:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FW: Proper installation of PL 259's
> 
> 
>> Yes,
>> Stupid me, I signed up for wrong email list, I thought this was an Elecraft
>> email list?
>> Not a list for cables, connectors, how to solder......
>> Emory WM3M
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Dr. William J. Schmidt, II
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 10:39 PM
>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Elecraft] FW: Proper installation of PL 259's
>> 
>> So far I've counted 96 posts on soldering connectors onto coax.  Really?
>> 
>> 
>> Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ
>> 
>> Owner - Operator
>> Big Signal Ranch
>> Staunton, Illinois
>> 
>> email:  bill at wjschmidt.com
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2013 3:51 PM
>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Proper installation of PL 259's
>> 
>>> On 11/12/2013 8:42 AM, kd7gc wrote:
>>> They are very expensive, some in excess of $100 each, but they have very
>> low loss, and they are sealed well against WX.  When I order baluns or
>> switches, I always specify that they must be made with 7/16 DINs, and I have
>> never been disappointed with their performance.
>> 
>> I'm trying to understand, Alan, so could you please. define
>> "performance," and please tell us in what application, at what
>> frequency, and how you actually KNOW their performance.
>> 
>> Unless you're using them in critical small signal applications at UHF,
>> I'd call that a very poor allocation of financial resources.  I can
>> think of many better ways to spend $100.  The loss through a quality
>> PL259 or N connector is negligible in most real world applications, and
>> there are simple and effective methods of waterproofing them.
>> 
>> BTW -- the nicest male N connectors I've found for RG8/213-sized cable
>> are made by Andros Engineering, a machine shop owned by a ham.  They're
>> a 2-piece connector, with both center and shield rigidly assembled to
>> the same part to which you solder both center and shield, then screw the
>> outer shell onto it. Very easy to do, and zero possibility of shield
>> migration.
>> 
>> 73, Jim K9YC
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