An excellent source for UHF connectors (PL-259, SO-239,etc) is MCM
Electronics 1-800-543-4330, Centerville Ohio. Good selection and prices, ask
for catalog.
Jim Nolan P-19 #426 Panache
>From: rich@gorts.com
>To: charles@falk.net
>CC: wwpotter@tscnet.com
>Subject: PL-259 Connectors
>Date: Wed, 8 Dec 1999 21:13:55 -0800 (PST)
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>On Wed, 8 Dec 1999, Charles Falk wrote:
>
> > I'm just trying to get my mast mounted VHF antenna lead so that I can
>connect and disconnect it at the base of the mast
> > and cabin roof with out going to China for connectors, I have the
>PL259 like the one that connects to the back of the
> > set, but the female in-line version is not to be found!
> >
> > Charles
>
>I've never seen a female PL-259 that attaches to a cable. What we usually
>use is a double ended female adapter (looks like a threaded barel about 3
>inches long) and male ends on all the cables. You should be able to find
>that adapter at any shop that carries RF cables (maybe even Radio Shack).
>
>Have you considered using a chasis mount female connector and mount it on
>the cabin? Seems like another alternative worth considering.
>
>Rich Gort
>WWP19 # 202 SAYOKO
>Lake Stevens, WA
>
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