Hi Jim/K9YC I read your material ===> http://k9yc.com/Coax-Stubs.pdf " Q: How can I attach PL259s to half-inch CATV hard line? BIG SNIP"
I use the regular CATV industry connectors with the LONG center conductor protruding from the connector and threads that exactly match those of the PL259 sleeve. 1 - Cut off the unthreaded sleeve portion (without the threads inside) from a PL259 connector off and screw it on to the CATV connector threads. 2 - Cut off the excess 'length' on the non-crimped end of a Type-N barrel down to the threads 3 - Cut the length of the protruding CATV-connector center-pin to an appropriate length to engage the "N-barrel center pin connection when it is threaded into the modified PL259 sleeve now attached to the CATV connector 4- Tape as required to make a waterproof seal This makes a very effective connection electrically and mechanically. 73 Dick/w7wkr at CN98pi _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector