Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
I agree, but I've also found that solder will flow better if you take a small file and shine everything up before soldering. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Jeff DePolo" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:48 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex > > It's a lot easier to get solder to flow on silver-plated connectors and > reducers...you don't have to use as much heat so it causes less > damage/deformation to the dielectric and jacket. > > >> -Original Message- >> From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC >> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:33 PM >> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> 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" > <mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com> <mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com>> >> > To: > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.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%40yahoogroups.com> >> > >> [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.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> >> > <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" > <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> >> > <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> > >> > >> To: > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> >> > >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > >> > >> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:22 PM >> > >> Subject: [Repeater-Builde
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
I probably would if I had nothing else. Chuck WB2EDV - Original Message - From: "Tony KT9AC" To: 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" mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com>> >> To: > <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" mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> >> <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> > >> >> To: > <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" >> >> >> >> > 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 > > >
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
It's a lot easier to get solder to flow on silver-plated connectors and reducers...you don't have to use as much heat so it causes less damage/deformation to the dielectric and jacket. > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC > Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 12:33 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > 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" <mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com> <mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com>> > > To: <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.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%40yahoogroups.com> > > >> [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.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> > > <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" <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> > > <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> > > > >> To: <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.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> > > >> <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> , "Chuck Kelsey" > > >> > > >> > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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 > > >
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
I should have elaborated when I recommended the 3/8. I use a heat gun to make the jacket a little more pliable. Works great. Chris Kb0wlf -snip- > 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 > > -snip-
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" mailto:jd0%40broadsci.com>> > To: <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" mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> > <mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> > > >> To: <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" > >> > >> > 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 > > > > > > > >
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
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" To: 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-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey >> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:27 PM >> To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.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" mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> > >> To: > <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> , "Chuck Kelsey" >> >> > 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 > > >
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-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 5:27 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.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" mailto:larynl%40hotmail.com> > > To: <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> , "Chuck Kelsey" > > > 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 > > >
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" To: 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, "Chuck Kelsey" > 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 >
[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, "Chuck Kelsey" 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
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
I really like the 3/8 superflex. I can usually find a 30' piece on ebay with factory n male connectors on it for cheap. Then I cut a length leaving an N on and put a pl-259 on the other to go from bigger hardline to a diplexer or other UHF fitting bit. Keep cutting from that end for other cables etc etc. It screws together pretty nice really. Pl-259 aren't watertight anyway but mechanically, I find the connection very sound on the 3/8 superflex. I like the connection much better than 1/4 with reducer. Chris Kb0wlf > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- > buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:31 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew > Superflex > > Thanks Chris. > So using 3/8" superflex and silver PL259 seems tight enough? Would be > better than using silver connector and nickel reducer. Just trying to > build two 3' jumpers to replace old RG9. > > How tight can you bend the 3/8? I might also need to rebuild a > duplexer > replacing old/missing RG142. > > Tony > > Chris Curtis wrote: > > > > > > 3/8 superflex works pretty good with "regular" pl-259. > > It "screws" right onto the jacket. Then solder the corrugated copper > > "through the holes" of the pl-259 > > > > I've used the 1/4 w/reducer as well. I also drilled the reducer to > get > > "all > > the way" to the copper. > > > > Chris > > Kb0wlf > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:Repeater- > > > buil...@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Builder%40yahoogroups.com>] On > > Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey > > > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 1:40 PM > > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew > > > Superflex > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: mailto:kt9ac%40ameritech.net>> > > > To: > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>> > > > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:23 PM > > > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew > Superflex > > > > > > > > > Jim, > > > Thank you VERY much for trying this and letting me know. That will > > > save me > > > a lot of time with this project. > > > > > > I have read an article that uses 1/4" superflex with PL259 and > UG176 > > > reducers, and will order some new cables and connectors for the > jumpers > > > I > > > need. Superflex is cheaper than RG214 and probably better shielded. > > > > > > Tony > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>, "Jim Cicirello" > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > Tony, > > > > > > > > > > > > I just took a piece of ½" Superflex that previously had a > connector > > > on it > > > > and tried to place a PL259 UHF MALE on it. The corrugation on the > > > > superflex > > > > is larger than the ID of the connector. The connector will go > over > > > the > > > > center dielectric but the copper corrugation on the superflex is > > > slightly > > > > larger than the outside of the UHF Male. The only way I can see > it > > > may be > > > > possible to join the connector to the cable would be to have a > sleeve > > > > extend > > > > over the superflex and the outside of the UHF connector and then > > > solder > > > > the > > > > sleeve. This might not be as good of an idea as getting proper > > > connectors > > > > that fit the superflex like the N Male and use an adapter to get > to > > > UHF. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Good Luck JIM KA2AJH > >
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
Thanks Chris. So using 3/8" superflex and silver PL259 seems tight enough? Would be better than using silver connector and nickel reducer. Just trying to build two 3' jumpers to replace old RG9. How tight can you bend the 3/8? I might also need to rebuild a duplexer replacing old/missing RG142. Tony Chris Curtis wrote: > > > 3/8 superflex works pretty good with "regular" pl-259. > It "screws" right onto the jacket. Then solder the corrugated copper > "through the holes" of the pl-259 > > I've used the 1/4 w/reducer as well. I also drilled the reducer to get > "all > the way" to the copper. > > Chris > Kb0wlf > > > -Original Message- > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:Repeater- > > buil...@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Builder%40yahoogroups.com>] On > Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey > > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 1:40 PM > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew > > Superflex > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: mailto:kt9ac%40ameritech.net>> > > To: <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>> > > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:23 PM > > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex > > > > > > Jim, > > Thank you VERY much for trying this and letting me know. That will > > save me > > a lot of time with this project. > > > > I have read an article that uses 1/4" superflex with PL259 and UG176 > > reducers, and will order some new cables and connectors for the jumpers > > I > > need. Superflex is cheaper than RG214 and probably better shielded. > > > > Tony > > > > > > > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>, "Jim Cicirello" > > wrote: > > > > > > Tony, > > > > > > > > > I just took a piece of ½" Superflex that previously had a connector > > on it > > > and tried to place a PL259 UHF MALE on it. The corrugation on the > > > superflex > > > is larger than the ID of the connector. The connector will go over > > the > > > center dielectric but the copper corrugation on the superflex is > > slightly > > > larger than the outside of the UHF Male. The only way I can see it > > may be > > > possible to join the connector to the cable would be to have a sleeve > > > extend > > > over the superflex and the outside of the UHF connector and then > > solder > > > the > > > sleeve. This might not be as good of an idea as getting proper > > connectors > > > that fit the superflex like the N Male and use an adapter to get to > > UHF. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Good Luck JIM KA2AJH > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > [mailto:Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC > > > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:51 PM > > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > <mailto:Repeater-Builder%40yahoogroups.com> > > > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello Everyone, > > > I need to make some short jumpers UHF-male to UHF-male and have a > > > length of 1/2 Andrew Superflex on order (actually eBay). Can I use > > > regular silver-teflon PL259's with this cable, similar to how 1/4" > > > superflex is used with the reducer? I can't find UHF Male connectors > > for > > > 1/2" superflex at Tessco. > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Tony > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.67/2326 - Release Date: > > 08/31/09 05:50:00 > >
RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
3/8 superflex works pretty good with "regular" pl-259. It "screws" right onto the jacket. Then solder the corrugated copper "through the holes" of the pl-259 I've used the 1/4 w/reducer as well. I also drilled the reducer to get "all the way" to the copper. Chris Kb0wlf > -Original Message- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- > buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 1:40 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew > Superflex > > 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 > > > > ----- Original Message - > From: > To: > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:23 PM > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex > > > Jim, > Thank you VERY much for trying this and letting me know. That will > save me > a lot of time with this project. > > I have read an article that uses 1/4" superflex with PL259 and UG176 > reducers, and will order some new cables and connectors for the jumpers > I > need. Superflex is cheaper than RG214 and probably better shielded. > > Tony > > > > --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Cicirello" > wrote: > > > > Tony, > > > > > > I just took a piece of ½" Superflex that previously had a connector > on it > > and tried to place a PL259 UHF MALE on it. The corrugation on the > > superflex > > is larger than the ID of the connector. The connector will go over > the > > center dielectric but the copper corrugation on the superflex is > slightly > > larger than the outside of the UHF Male. The only way I can see it > may be > > possible to join the connector to the cable would be to have a sleeve > > extend > > over the superflex and the outside of the UHF connector and then > solder > > the > > sleeve. This might not be as good of an idea as getting proper > connectors > > that fit the superflex like the N Male and use an adapter to get to > UHF. > > > > > > > > > > > > Good Luck JIM KA2AJH > > > > > > > > > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC > > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:51 PM > > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello Everyone, > > I need to make some short jumpers UHF-male to UHF-male and have a > > length of 1/2 Andrew Superflex on order (actually eBay). Can I use > > regular silver-teflon PL259's with this cable, similar to how 1/4" > > superflex is used with the reducer? I can't find UHF Male connectors > for > > 1/2" superflex at Tessco. > > > > Thanks, > > Tony > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.67/2326 - Release Date: > 08/31/09 05:50:00
Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
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 - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:23 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex Jim, Thank you VERY much for trying this and letting me know. That will save me a lot of time with this project. I have read an article that uses 1/4" superflex with PL259 and UG176 reducers, and will order some new cables and connectors for the jumpers I need. Superflex is cheaper than RG214 and probably better shielded. Tony --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Cicirello" wrote: > > Tony, > > > I just took a piece of ½" Superflex that previously had a connector on it > and tried to place a PL259 UHF MALE on it. The corrugation on the > superflex > is larger than the ID of the connector. The connector will go over the > center dielectric but the copper corrugation on the superflex is slightly > larger than the outside of the UHF Male. The only way I can see it may be > possible to join the connector to the cable would be to have a sleeve > extend > over the superflex and the outside of the UHF connector and then solder > the > sleeve. This might not be as good of an idea as getting proper connectors > that fit the superflex like the N Male and use an adapter to get to UHF. > > > > > > Good Luck JIM KA2AJH > > > > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:51 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex > > > > > > Hello Everyone, > I need to make some short jumpers UHF-male to UHF-male and have a > length of 1/2 Andrew Superflex on order (actually eBay). Can I use > regular silver-teflon PL259's with this cable, similar to how 1/4" > superflex is used with the reducer? I can't find UHF Male connectors for > 1/2" superflex at Tessco. > > Thanks, > Tony > Yahoo! Groups Links
[Repeater-Builder] Re: UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex
Jim, Thank you VERY much for trying this and letting me know. That will save me a lot of time with this project. I have read an article that uses 1/4" superflex with PL259 and UG176 reducers, and will order some new cables and connectors for the jumpers I need. Superflex is cheaper than RG214 and probably better shielded. Tony --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Cicirello" wrote: > > Tony, > > > I just took a piece of ½" Superflex that previously had a connector on it > and tried to place a PL259 UHF MALE on it. The corrugation on the superflex > is larger than the ID of the connector. The connector will go over the > center dielectric but the copper corrugation on the superflex is slightly > larger than the outside of the UHF Male. The only way I can see it may be > possible to join the connector to the cable would be to have a sleeve extend > over the superflex and the outside of the UHF connector and then solder the > sleeve. This might not be as good of an idea as getting proper connectors > that fit the superflex like the N Male and use an adapter to get to UHF. > > > > > > Good Luck JIM KA2AJH > > > > > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tony KT9AC > Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 12:51 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] UHF Connectors for 1/2 Andrew Superflex > > > > > > Hello Everyone, > I need to make some short jumpers UHF-male to UHF-male and have a > length of 1/2 Andrew Superflex on order (actually eBay). Can I use > regular silver-teflon PL259's with this cable, similar to how 1/4" > superflex is used with the reducer? I can't find UHF Male connectors for > 1/2" superflex at Tessco. > > Thanks, > Tony >
