[Elecraft] Reliable PL-259 UHF connector engagement

[donovanf at erols.com]

PL-259's are excellent connectors when installed and used correctly. 
Unlike N and BNC connectors, a PL-259 is dependent on proper 
engagement of its outer shell and interconnecting teeth to the mating 
SO-239 socket. 


Use a small pair of pliers to snug up -- not tighten -- the shell. 
Be careful not to crush the shell by exuberant use of force! 
It takes just a few seconds to assure a reliable connection. 


When engaging the center pin, be suspicious if the mating force 
is unusually low. 


73 
Frank 
W3LPL 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Rick Robinson" <rickw8zt at gmail.com> 
Cc: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 4:34:52 PM 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Foot Switch Doesn't Work - Now Working 

Along the same line, use this thinking with your PL259/SO239 connectors. 
Sometimes even new ones don’t make a solid connection. 

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Rick Genesis 1-29 
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