On 5/1/2019 9:08 AM, Ron Durie wrote:
Tightening inside PL259's with pliers is not desirable, because each Hams definition of "SNUG" occurs at different Torque levels. I want to use my hands to screw them on and off.
You may like that, but mother nature likes them tight. And she always wins.
Also, when you have SO239 chassis mounted "Round" connectors (using one large lock washer), then pliers will loosen them every time.
I'd call that equipment junk. 73, Jim K9YC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
