re the pl259/so239: The impedance bumps are generally irrelevant where
the cable connects to the antenna or equipment due to the way most
wiring is done at those points. notice I said generally.
The only time it may be an impedance bump issue is in switching where 50
ohm is not maintained or connecting two cables together with a barrel
connector. note this a "may be" condition.
what loss it introduces is very minimal below 250mhz, above 500mhz that
is another issue. note there is a nebulous region and ,most cases works
just fine there. Note the pl259/so329 can be used to a gig with care.
as for shield integrity is not the best, however it may be good enough
for most applications
now all of the above must have proper assembly in all aspects as do all
cable connections.
in my opinion it is a good connector. Is my favorite- no, it has its'
applications and it has its limitations as do all connectors and being
aware of those limitations can sometimes be mitigated, if not look to a
different connector.
in the case of general amateur use, water intrusion ( for outdoor
application) and keeping the shell from getting loose (causing shield
continuity issues) must be addressed.
Renée, K6FSB
On 2018-12-06 8:05 a.m., Paul Christensen wrote:
I think the primary flaw of the PL-259/UHF connector is that shield
connectivity is strictly a function of thread tightness. There's no inner
sleeve to maintain good electrical contact of the shield with any loosening
of the connector plug. Otherwise, I have no issues with either connector up
through UHF.
When people speak of "impedance bumps" when discussing the PL-259/SO-239,
they're almost always parroting hearsay. When asked how it matters, why it
matters, and where exactly on the line it matters, few people can answer the
question.
Paul, W9AC
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From: Topband <topband-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Clive GM3POI
Sent: Thursday, December 6, 2018 10:43 AM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Rather use N-type (was Re: The answer to PL-259
soldering/reliability problems)
For anyone that doubts the loss of a good 259. Google K2RIW on the subject
who knows a thing or two about UHF and did some numbers on the subject.
I have used for a good long time the Silver plated Teflon with a gold pin
from the RF connection. I usually end up buying 50 at a time.
73 Clive GM3POI
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From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of N2TK,
Tony
Sent: 06 December 2018 15:31
To: 'GEORGE WALLNER'; topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Rather use N-type (was Re: The answer to PL-259
soldering/reliability problems)
I have been using PL-259 connectors forever. I have switched to crimp
connectors when I need to make up a new cable. No sense replacing the
soldered connectors if they are working fine. ThePL-259 is a low loss, easy
to assemble connector for up to at least 6M (nothing higher in frequency
here) that makes good contact and are easy to seal with rescue tape followed
by Scotch 33+. Some of my PL-259's have been in use outside for 40 years and
still look good and work well. I hope manufacturer's don't change.
73,
N2TK, Tony
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From: Topband <topband-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of GEORGE WALLNER
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2018 9:13 AM
To: topband@contesting.com
Subject: Re: Topband: Rather use N-type (was Re: The answer to PL-259
soldering/reliability problems)
Greg,
I completely agree. For all my outdoors applications I use N connectors.
Unfortunately, amateur radio gear (even seriously expensive gear) is still
built with SO-239 connectors which perpetuate the use PL-259 male
connectors. As a result, my station and my DXpedition gear contain both,
necessitating the use of adaptors. How do we convince manufacturers to
change?
73,
George
AA7JV/C6AGU
On Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:00:53 +1300
Greg-zl3ix <zl3ix@inet.net.nz> wrote:
I continue to be mystified by the fact that the amateur radio
community insists on using PL259 connectors. N-type are much more
reliable (used by professional communicators), low cost, can be
crimped easily and quickly and have a well-defined impedance right up
into GHz frequencies.
Back in 2005 I started having contact problems with the connector on
my SteppIR 3-element. There was a thin layer of oxide that built up
around the centre pin of the PL259. I had had similar problems with
other connectors around my shack. I decided to change my entire
station, including the SteppIR, to N-type, and have never looked back.
73, Greg, ZL3IX
On 06.12.2018 13:29, Steve Ireland wrote:
G'day
About five years I discovered this fool-proof and brilliant
way to solder PL-259s invented by Bill Maxon N4AR who taught this to
Tim K3LR. Tim uses this method throughout his contest station and did
a great job of documenting it - see
http://www.k3lr.com/engineering/pl259/
[1] and it has totally changed my angry and worried attitude towards
soldering PL-259s.
The key component is Amphenol 83-1SP connectors.
The connector body is silver and the shell is nickel and you can buy
them from Mouser or DX Engineering.
Vy 73
Steve, VK6VZ
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