Replacing a bad PL-259 connector (#253)
If you can't see the video, please enter this title URL into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONiupJz1Bic&app=desktop . This is post 2186 in a continuing series of simple ham radio antennas. Many radio amateurs in the U.S. are "sheltering-in-place" while health officials try to stop the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Dave Casler (KE0OG) says he'll spend some time fixing equipment and replacing bad PL-259 connectors in his ham shack. In this clear, simple video, Dave shows us an excellent way to replace bad or failing PL-259 connectors on coaxial cables. Dave shares some of his thoughts on the process: "Since we all need to stay at home anyway, let's fix up the station! I need to review a new mobile radio, and the connector on my VHF/UHF antenna went bad, so I put on a new crimp-type connector. Watch the step-by-step procedure. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/user/davecasler . Ask Dave Playlist: https://goo.gl/inaQeB