[Elecraft] Reliable PL-259 UHF connector engagement

[Jim Brown]

On 7/29/2020 12:25 PM, Arliss wrote:
> Except that several REAL Amphenol UHF connectors I ordered, which 
> arrived in sealed plastic bags, had no threads on the inside of the 
> coupling rings. The remainder of the connectors in the shipment were 
> just fine.

I've seen that too, no more than one bad one in a 100-pc order.

On 7/29/2020 12:49 PM, Drew AF2Z wrote:
 > Amphenol is an offshore product.

So are Apple and Lenovo, both known for very good quality.

 >Need I say more?

Maybe not say more, but definitely think more.

Here's a neat tool that neighbor W6GJB found several years ago. It's 
great for tightening and loosening connectors in tight spaces, like the 
entry panel in my shack exterior wall. It is equally useful for the few 
N-connectors in my system.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YQ7RS1M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

73, Jim K9YC