[Elecraft] KPA-1500 failed!

[Jim Brown]

On 2/16/2019 9:39 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
> Do not trust PL-259 connectors installed only "finger tight". Today 
> many of those PL-259 connectors "look good" but are really poor 
> quality connectors.

If you live in North America, the ONLY good PL-259 connector is one that 
labeled Amphenol 83-1SP.  Most others are JUNK.  I'm told there are some 
other decent brands sold in EU.

> ALWAYS snug the PL-259's with a pair of 4" channel lock pliers.

RIGHT. And always be VERY careful about how you solder them, especially 
the shield.

73, Jim K9YC