[Elecraft] Reliable PL-259 UHF connector engagement

[Drew AF2Z]

Yes, Apple are also offshore products. As noted in recent report:

"Defective iPhone parts worth $43 million stolen, used to make new 
iPhones  ...The operation has reportedly been running for the past three 
years. Workers would set aside defective parts for scrapping. However, 
the components were later resold to a Taiwan business, raking in a hefty 
sum of $43 million..."

Don't be surprised that defective PL259's somehow get "liberated" from 
the offshore production facility and end up in your order.

73,
Drew
AF2Z



On 07/29/20 19:00, Jim Brown wrote:
> 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
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