[Microwave] quarter inch hardline solder connectors

[KD7JYK DM09]

: I'm going to try pressing the pin out with a spare contact ex a female
: connector or something similar-yes there is a shoulder at the rear of the
: pin so will try to put pressure on that and drive the pin out backwards.
: Connector drawing here-
: http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~tractorb/172139_customer_drawing.pdf

I don't expect a problem with that.  A pin of that design has a "ridge" in 
the teflon that fits in the notch in the middle to hold it in place.  I 
wouldn't hesitate to press it out, although I would be careful and do it 
slowly.  I would try either a tube over the pin on the shoulder to prevent 
bending, or even just gentle pressure on the tip.  They press it in, so it 
"can" be pressed back out.

Regarding the female contact as a tool, if it has slits in it as most do, 
it's quite possible it can break and split apart which can cause problems 
with the connector you are trying to save, so be careful.

Kurt