Download - The PL-259 Connector
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The PL-259 Connector
AmphenolNickel Plated BodySilver Plated Pin
No Name - Made in USASilver Plated BodySilver Plated Pin
UG-175 ReducerSilver Plated
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Teflon Insulator
Phenolic Insulator
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File around the holes in a nickel plated
connector to make it easier to solder.
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Before doing anything slip the shell and reducer onto the
coaxial cable!
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Remove the jacket from the cable. Be careful not to nick the shield!
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Slide the reducer up the cable so the end is even with the jacket. Fold the shield back
over the reducer.
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Trim the shield to just above the threads on the
reducer.
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Remove the insulation from the center
conductor. Be careful not the nick the center
conductor!
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Push the reducer into the body of the
connector and screw in. The shield will be visible through the holes in the body.
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Solder the body to the shield & reducer
through all four holes in the body.
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Trim the center conductor even with the
end of the pin in the connector. Solder the center conductor to the
pin.
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Slip the shell over the body and screw on.
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Finished!