By far the best demonstration I've seen on soldering a pl-259 with a reducer. Thank you for taking the time to demo!
@slocavky Жыл бұрын
I really like the idea of soldering the shield onto the adapter/reducer. That was an excellent idea.
@goobermintheretik14544 жыл бұрын
Ive used these best quality silver PL-259 connectors and RG-8X. Ive found that tinning the center + electrode prior to inserting into the barrel of great advantage. When the final task of soldering this electrode is undertaken, the previous tinning step greatly fenhances the soldering process.
@KelvinMeeks5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for creating this video - such precision and clarity in your instructions.
@MrElectrowhiz4 жыл бұрын
Tinning the center CONDUCTOR will prevent losing any strands when screwing the connector on, and makes it easier to solder the center pin.
@pixelpatter01 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you. I also like to tin all the parts of the connector that will be soldered to the strand and center before the coax is put it, it minimizes the time you have the iron on the fitting while soldering and gives the center core less overall heat. Nice demonstration by the author.
@RESlusher8 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done! Thanks for sharing!
@gabrielddc3 жыл бұрын
Perfect! Thanks for the video!
@jeremie50616 жыл бұрын
you almost killed me when you dropped the soldering iron xD
@shanecardey97434 жыл бұрын
Any antenna line has been up for more than 18 months has a very high risk of getting some water inside. By covering up those holes you just removed the chance for water to get out if it does get in. Those holes are nice indicators and vent holes if you will you can weatherproof keep the water out of those holes but if water gets in you want those holes available let the water back out and or gas
@09keller6 жыл бұрын
Great video, learned quite a bit in a few minutes! Thanks. Tim K5TGS
@txfotog8 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for these videos. About to tackle my first dipole antenna project. 73! WA5AZQ-Michael Austin, TX
@thecowboy2492 Жыл бұрын
Just wondering if that is the Eclipse PD-372 Mini Table Top Vacu-Vise? Thanks
@tsant65916 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it wasn't your thumb that ended up in the vice previously. Just kidding. Thanks for the nicely done videos.
@californiakayaker3 жыл бұрын
I razor knife or otherwise known as a box opener with a razor, looks like a pocket knife but actually safely holds a razor.
@misguidedbushwacker92324 жыл бұрын
Did you say bad words when you hit your thumb?
@cwcarso3 жыл бұрын
Where do you find the extra heavy wrap shrink tubing? Thanks
@MBJanus5 жыл бұрын
Is it worth soldering the shield too ? If you do it the proper manner the heat could damage the dielectric and thus give some impedance trouble. Instead the contact should be done by simply screwing the connector on the shield. Or just solder one point only, not the whole circle. Did you measure the SWR on a dummy load ?
@doc145 Жыл бұрын
Screwing the barrel on without soldering is incorrect. The braid is just loosely touching the barrel. You must solder the braid to the barrel or use crimp style connectors. There is no other choice. Why do you think there are four holes on the barrel?
@LesterElm16 жыл бұрын
Please learn how to properly solder. I will be very surprised if this connection didn't fail over time. Always apply solder to the heated joint, not to the hot soldering iron tip. The technique shown here will produce a cold solder joint.
@bennoyb40556 жыл бұрын
LesterElm1 I was thinking the same thing. I'm unsure though if he was tacking the braid onto the connector body to hold it in place, or doing it to make an electrical connection. Seems as though the braid is connected mechanically to the body of the connector by compression, but if it requires solder for electrical connection you are correct, it may fail.
@MBJanus5 жыл бұрын
You are right but doing it properly will certainly damage the dielectric, especially if the coax has few losses for VHFUHF and is expensive too. Why not simply screw the connector ? Or crimp it, but I believe that only pros have the tool to do that.
@hpascual45503 жыл бұрын
damn.... i know that hurt when you slammed your thumb... 😭
@jerryblum24085 жыл бұрын
where did you buy that mini vise
@dannyrichardson63193 жыл бұрын
What type solder do you use
@danielroy82703 жыл бұрын
Hi You talk about --> ( DX Engineering ) that's cool but what is the Name of it ? you did not say only said DX Engineering lol
@mariusmarius99773 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 5:12
@rredbeak2 жыл бұрын
Sir you do beautifull work and ive learned a few different things from you..BUT you make me panic with "8secs" per braid hole solder..every solder joint so do one n its far less time, youre lucky that youve never melted plastic coverring making it a NOT waterproof seal