Hints & Kinks: PL-259 Connector Tool for Coax Cables:
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The ARRL Letter
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November 19, 2009
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Hints & Kinks: PL-259 Connector Tool for Coax Cables:
Tired of using pliers to screw on the PL-259 connectors when you are
preparing cables? Pliers always seem to do some damage by the amount of
force this task requires. I use an inexpensive 1/2 inch PVC female to
male coupler. Simply use a step drill and ream out the female end. This works for most half inch coaxial cables.
PL-259s do vary in diameter. Be sure to measure yours before you ream
out the PVC adapter. It will not take a lot of reaming for the
connector to fit snugly. The outer part of the PL-259 that fits into
the connector is 0.55 inch diameter. This makes a secure fit. If you
wear out the adapter, purchase another, as they are inexpensive. This
works for me. -- 73, Paul Marsha, K4AVU, 200 Garden Trail Ln,
Lexington, SC 29072-7341
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The ARRL Letter
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by G6NJR on November 20, 2009
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easiest method by far is leave the outer sleve on the connector then screw the connector into an 90 degree coupling use that to screw the connector onto the coax works every time never had a bad PL or one come off ( mond you i change nearly all of them for N Types given the cohice)
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RE: Hints & Kinks: PL-259 Connector Tool for Coax Cables
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by KE5MXA on November 22, 2009
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i have never had to use plyers to install pl-259s. I just grab the connector and screw them on. the only time i use plyers is if i am working with rg-8x to snug the reducer into the connector before soldering. But then again, i'm 37 and have good grip strength. The pvc is a neat idea to keep from crushing the connector making it out of round.
Shawn
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