didn't know the adapter PL for multiple sizes. cool thing. i don't solder the outer screen either but with these connectors i'd try to fold it back over the adapter and then screw the adapter in to get it pressed between adapter and connector. I'll have to order and try that. well done, Morten. 73
@@db3mi I have tried both ways. What I find is that when folding it over the adapter it tends to short easier. I was going for as easy as possible in this video.
Hi Morton. It looks like the shield is connected only by friction. I think this may be OK for use indoors and if the user is extremely gentle and does not pull on the coax. I've always soldered my shields with a very large 200w iron and very short duration, then immediately quenched the area with a wet rag to cool it so that the coax inside doesn't deform. Anyway, that's what has worked well for me over the years, so I thought I'd share. PTFE coax is also worth its weight in gold to anyone new to soldering RF connectors. It can take the heat extremely well. 73 OM Keep up the great work.
@@WECB640 You’re absolutely correct Hollywood. And I should have soldered the shield. That being said I just wanted to give new hams an as easy as possible starting point to build on.
Ok… I admit it. Ham for almost 40 years… and never used the shrink wrap…. Head slap….duhhhhh😂 Thanks. Never assume you know everything?….. lol. Very simple. Not best way for all applications but for indoors light use?…. Excellent
hi morton , you forgot to include the part were you burn your fingers or the table with the iron ,, lol de mi0num
@@williammillar7000 All the bad words were cut out :)
didn't know the adapter PL for multiple sizes. cool thing. i don't solder the outer screen either but with these connectors i'd try to fold it back over the adapter and then screw the adapter in to get it pressed between adapter and connector. I'll have to order and try that. well done, Morten. 73
@@db3mi I have tried both ways. What I find is that when folding it over the adapter it tends to short easier. I was going for as easy as possible in this video.
we have something in common - the tin "elektroniklot" 😅 regards from germany
As usual Würth came to the rescue. It's not the cheapest, but one of the few places where you still can get leaded solder in Norway.
Hi Morton. It looks like the shield is connected only by friction. I think this may be OK for use indoors and if the user is extremely gentle and does not pull on the coax. I've always soldered my shields with a very large 200w iron and very short duration, then immediately quenched the area with a wet rag to cool it so that the coax inside doesn't deform. Anyway, that's what has worked well for me over the years, so I thought I'd share. PTFE coax is also worth its weight in gold to anyone new to soldering RF connectors. It can take the heat extremely well. 73 OM Keep up the great work.
@@WECB640 You’re absolutely correct Hollywood. And I should have soldered the shield. That being said I just wanted to give new hams an as easy as possible starting point to build on.
@@LB0FI 👍
Nice video :) connectors is always a hassle.
Absolutely Christopher. And the next time I'll buy them straight from you :)
PTFE fumes out at around 240degC in a very toxic way
I buy my cables pre-made (ABR) but good to have a reference.
@@LeeMcc_KI5YPR Thanks Lee!
Ok… I admit it. Ham for almost 40 years… and never used the shrink wrap…. Head slap….duhhhhh😂
Thanks. Never assume you know everything?….. lol. Very simple. Not best way for all applications but for indoors light use?…. Excellent
This is not the best connectors for something you want to be rugged, but they do work.
That was a major gripe for me when I started as a HAM. Everyone expected you me to know every kind of connector
@@LB4FH We tend to assume that everyone knows this without anyone showing them how it’s done. Hopefully this helps someone.
@@LB0FI yeah, I wish stuff like this was available back then