[Elecraft] KPA1500 LOW GAIN FAULT

[Jim Brown]

On 5/1/2019 9:08 AM, Ron Durie wrote:
> Tightening inside PL259's with pliers is not desirable, because each Hams
> definition of "SNUG" occurs at different Torque levels.
> I want to use my hands to screw them on and off.
You may like that, but mother nature likes them tight. And she always wins.
>    Also, when you have SO239 chassis mounted "Round" connectors (using one
> large lock washer), then pliers will loosen them every time.

I'd call that equipment junk.

73, Jim K9YC