[Heathkit] SB 100 & a PL239 connector

[W4AWM at aol.com]

<< Could some help me  with the proper way  of  converting the phono jack 
antenna plug to a PL 239 connector.  >


Converter connectors are readily available at Radio Shack anbd other 
electronic outlets.  The only problem with using them, especially with RG-8 or 11 is 
the they put a lot of strain on the RCA chassis mount which usually results in 
a faulty connection after time, or a complete connector failure.

There are 2 ways to do this otherwise.  If you don't mind drilling the 
chassis out a bit, yopu can substitute a BNC connector which only requires a small 
enlargement of the current hole.  If you are really brave, go for a SO-239 
neatly installed. If you are a purist, anbd there is nothing wrong with that, make 
yp a short pigtail with a male RCA on one end and a male PL-259 on the other. 
 Then you can use a barrel to accept a male PL-258 from the feedline.  If you 
are really lucky, you might find ancable mount 239 female connector.  They 
exist, but are difficult to find.

Either way, the object is to remove stress from the chassis mount RCA 
connector any way you can.

Happy New Year, 73 and good luck,

John,  W4AWM