Folks, let's close the PL259 threads now in the interest of reducing list email
overload for the rest of our readers.
73,
Eric
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> On Feb 17, 2019, at 8:58 AM, wrote:
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> I had that happen once too many years ago with an Amphenol PL-259.
I had that happen once too many years ago with an Amphenol PL-259. Since
then I make sure that they fit together before soldering!
John KK9A
Drew AF2Z wrote:
No, a bit paranoid perhaps but I disconnect the rig entirely, including
p/s cable. It's not too bad since I'm mostly a CW operator
I use a single PL-259 for all the transmitting antennas as a lightning
disconnect. I can attest to the fact that trouble ensues if I forget to
tighten it with the pliers. I crashed my computer during the contest
today. Twice, before I caught on.
73,
Scott K9MA
On 2/16/2019 21:40, Drew AF2Z
No, a bit paranoid perhaps but I disconnect the rig entirely, including
p/s cable. It's not too bad since I'm mostly a CW operator and don't
usually have a lot of other peripherals, SDR, computer, etc. connected
to the K3.
BTW, I don't trust the Amphenol name particularly after getting a bad
Don et al:
That is the best idea! Plus if one has a adequate outside lightning
protection system, properly bonded to the AC mains, and then disconnects
inside where they use a coax switch with gas discharge tubes and a
grounding position, they are negating part of the system protection.
Drew and all,
I have changed the subject line to something more akin to the current
discussion.
Have you considered adding a coax switch? Turning to switch to an open
position (or better yet to a dummy load) when the radio is not in use
will provide protection and is a lot easier than
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