Soldering a PL-259 connector

[Jeffrey Wolf]

Regardless of the method of soldering a PL-259, before trying to flow
solder through the holes in the connector, use a file on the surface
surrounding the holes and even in the holes (you can use a small reamer)
to break the surface finish and roughen the area. Be sure to blow all
metal flakes out of the connector when done. Solder will flow much
better than on the slick surface if you do this.
73,
Jeff, K6JW
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[Jim Brown-10]

On 11/12/2013 3:46 PM, Jeffrey Wolf wrote:
> Regardless of the method of soldering a PL-259, before trying to flow
> solder through the holes in the connector, use a file on the surface
> surrounding the holes and even in the holes (you can use a small reamer)

This is completely unnecessary (and is a really bad idea) if you are
using Amphenol 83-1SP connectors -- they are silver-plated, which makes
them very easy to solder, and if you file them you remove the silver
plating!

83-1SP is the full part number, no additional letters or numbers.

73, Jim K9YC
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[daleputnam]

ONLY the nickel plated body of the PL259 needs that crude but necessary rework.The silver doesn't.. doing that to the silver plated PL259 will detract from its abilityto do a good job.

Have a great day,
 
 
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Dale - WC7S in Wy
 
 

> Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:35:47 -0800
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering a PL-259 connector
>
> On 11/12/2013 3:46 PM, Jeffrey Wolf wrote:
> > Regardless of the method of soldering a PL-259, before trying to flow
> > solder through the holes in the connector, use a file on the surface
> > surrounding the holes and even in the holes (you can use a small reamer)
>
> This is completely unnecessary (and is a really bad idea) if you are
> using Amphenol 83-1SP connectors -- they are silver-plated, which makes
> them very easy to solder, and if you file them you remove the silver
> plating!
>
> 83-1SP is the full part number, no additional letters or numbers.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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