Simple Ham Radio Antennas--Solder a PL-259 and Ring Connectors to RG-8X (mini 8) Coax Cable. Post #834.
If you're having trouble viewing this video, please enter this title link into your browser search box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABO45xFZCv8. I've never been very good at attaching PL-259 and Ring connectors to coaxial cable. I can do the task, but I really don't like it. I may have to change my mind after seeing this well-made, simply explained video from Dave Turlock (KG0ZZ). It's really a simple process if one takes the job step-by-step and is careful about following the correct procedure. In this video, Dave shows how he solders a PL-259 and the Ring Connectors to RG-8X (mini 8) coaxial cable. He then shows how he makes connections for a 2 meter vertical dipole, a triband yagi antenna with dipole elements, and a small quad and quagi antennas. Nicely done video. For the latest Amateur Radio news and information, please check out the blog sidebars. These news feeds are updated daily. Opinions expressed in this blog are mine unless otherwise state