Installing a PL-259 (UHF) Coax Connector

Installing a PL-259 (UHF) Coax Connector covers connecting a PL-259 Crimp type connector on a RG-213 coax cable.

[@robertatpierpontbeach]

Great job; you survived the multiple cutting activities without drawing blood (at least not on camera). Nice to see your old soldering iron heating up the solder again.

[@AG6AG]

Thanks Robert, That soldering iron has been around for years. The biggest issue with it is heat control, but it's a good all around soldering solution and can get a lot of heat fast on a larger area then my bench equipment. Stu AG6AG

[@nicolevreeken]

Just out of curiosity, could you just use standard coaxial cable for a tv and throw on pl-259 adapters at either end to use it as a UHF coaxial cable? I apologize if that's a silly question, but I'm new to this, so please humor me....

[@MrTommy001]

I got the DX Engineering coax cutting tool and their PL-259 connectors. I STILL have trouble trying to do trouble-free coax connections on LMR 400. I'm new to HF (started about three months ago) so maybe I just need more practice. That's why I always leave 5-6 extra feet for any coax project . . .

[@AG6AG]

Hi Tommy, LMR400 is a real pain to work with... I find myself creating a 3ft circle with the coax coming up in the center. I then use my utility knife to walk around the circle while stripping it... It's quite the show. *LAUGH* Using the UHF terminal as a guide to where to strip the coax really helps me get the thing on right. Stu AG6AG

[@techjohnc3379]

7/8 inch mini copper tubing cutter. Clean and straight cut without poking your fingers with a knife. John, k0ebc

[@n6xew]

Coax Wrangler

[@AG6AG]

I gotta tell you... This coax was a nightmare to work with. Looking back at the invoice from 2015 it was super cheap and thus why I probably used it. You get what you pay for... Stu AG6AG