I probably would if I had nothing else. Chuck WB2EDV
----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony KT9AC" <kt...@ameritech.net> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:33 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex > Is it ok to use Silver PL259's and nickel reducers (UG176)? > > Thanks to everyone on their input. Trying to connect a MSR2000 and T4084 > duplexer set (both UHF connectors). > > Tony > > Chuck Kelsey wrote: >> >> >> I solder the reducer onto the heliax shield, then screw it in to the >> PL259 >> and finish the soldering - some through the PL259 holes that I have >> already >> enlarged, and the center pin last. >> >> Chuck >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Jeff DePolo" <j...@broadsci.com <mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com>> >> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:14 PM >> Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew >> Superflex >> >> > >> > I drill a hole perpendicular to the axis of the cable through the RG59 >> > reducer (in the "smooth" area above the threads) so you can get >> solder to >> > flow into it, maybe that's what Chuck was referring to? >> > >> > For 3/8" Superflex, the OD of the cable shield is just a tad too big to >> > screw into a PL-259 easily, so I take a drill bit and shave off the >> tips >> > of >> > the threads inside the PL-259 so the cable goes in easy, then solder >> on as >> > you normally would. >> > >> > I never came up with a solution I liked for putting 1/2" Superflex >> > connectors on a regular PL-259, so when I'm forced to use PL-259's I >> > usually >> > go with 1/4" or 3/8" 'flex or buy a real Andrew connector. >> > >> > --- Jeff WN3A >> > >> > >> >> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> >> [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey >> >> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:27 PM >> >> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> >> Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 >> >> Andrew Superflex >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> I wasn't sure, but that rings a bell. I think I had to drill >> >> out the ones >> >> for RG58 because that's all I had on hand. You know how that goes ;-) >> >> >> >> Chuck >> >> WB2EDV >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: "larynl2" <lar...@hotmail.com <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> >> <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> > >> >> To: <Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > >> >> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:22 PM >> >> Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew >> >> Superflex >> >> >> >> > Chuck, if you use a reducer made for RG59 (and RG8X?) >> >> there's no need to >> >> > drill. Perfect fit. >> >> > >> >> > Laryn K8TVZ >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> , "Chuck Kelsey" >> >> <wb2...@...> >> >> > wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> I've used 1/4" superflex with PL259 & reducer. Works fine. >> >> Seems like I >> >> >> had >> >> >> to drill the reducer, but that's easy anyway. >> >> >> >> >> >> Chuck >> >> >> WB2EDV >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> >> Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.65/2323 - Release >> >> Date: 09/01/09 06:52:00 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------ >> > >> > >> > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links >> > >> > >> > >> >> > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
