How do you test a PL259 connector?

Check one of the PL259s by putting a test lead on the shell and the other on the center connector. A high reading on the Ω scale means there is no conductivity between the shell and the center pin. Check the other PL259 by putting a test lead on the shell and the other on the center connector.

What is RG213?

The RG213 /U is a 10.00 mm thick radio frequency cable suitable for most RF applications.

Do CB antennas go bad?

Though rare, a defective or broken antenna can be the cause of high SWR problems and poor performance. Luckily, testing an antenna is a fairly easy process.

Which reducer adapter for silver plated pl259 connectors?

UG176/U-S Reducer Adapter for Silver Plated PL259 Connectors, Cable type: LMR240 or RG8X. Works with 1-PL259-AMP, 83-1SP, 1-PL259A

How does heat affect a pl259 connector?

The application of heat in the process of completing the connector can have some devastating effects on even the best connectors. This is a cross-section of a mil-spec silver barrel, gold tip and Teflon core ‘solder-on’ PL-259 connector. Look closely and you can the braid appears to have migrated somewhat with the application of heat.

What happened to the braid on this PL-259 connector?

This is a cross-section of a mil-spec silver barrel, gold tip and Teflon core ‘solder-on’ PL-259 connector. Look closely and you can the braid appears to have migrated somewhat with the application of heat. There also appears to be significant deforming of the braid.

What is the RFI part number for rg-213 cable?

The connector demonstrated here ( for RG-213 cable) is RFI part number RFU-507ST. The ST stands for silver Teflon. Keep the entire connector assembly process as clean as possible. The heat gun used is a Makita HG1100 with variable temperature output from 250 – 1100 F which is more than enough heat to handle any type of shrink tubing.