Joining UHF coax

Yep, what he said ;)

Cheers Kev

Asabove, except I use the Quick-link style (they cam-lock) instead of the threaded type. They dont vibrate and unscrew like the 259. I then tape over the joint with self-vulcanising type tape (from any electrical store or bunnings) to keep the dust and water out. Sorry, can't give you the part # just now; available at tricky dicky or Jaycar.

Cheers guys, I'll find Jaycar on net I expect, is the part of the pl259 a snug screw in fit on the outer sheath of the cable? or do you pour solder into the socket? Cheers, Kanga1

All of the PL259's screw over the outer braid. I think there is a how to in the "members fileswap" area. With the solderless ones you crimp the inner wire at the end of the pin. You got to watch that it doesn't get to squashed out of shape or else it wont fit into the other half. Bit like us really!!! And as Fred B says, always tape it up with something durable and waterproof. I've used this tape that is like hessian with beeswax through it.

Louie

I just looked and there doesn't seem to be a how to there.Have a look here for a good description of how to install a PL259

Louie

Cheers Louie, your bloods worth bottling. Kanga1

Depending on which Coax you are using they may not fit as different cables differ in thickness.

Best thing to do is cut 1/2 inch off it and take it in with you as they will probably ask u which one you have.

Eg RG59 screwons dont fit RG6

If its for an RT you need good
connectors but if its just for a TV get a pair of RF connectors.


259's are really bulky and I never use them as there are smaller neater options.

Cheers

I have a DS catalogue if you want part nos

. . . also PL259's ar not waterproof, they are not 50 ohm connectors and they will not make good contact unless screwed up really tight - very important at UHF frequencies.

Use BNC connectors - they are waterproof, are true 50 ohm connectors and make a prefect connection even when just pushed together.

Hi, the antenna and base that I have fitted are the big heavy duty GME ones that come already wired up in the base (made that way) and the coax from where I have fitted it at the rear of the Troopy isn't long enough by 3 metres to get to the 2way, so a join is necessary, the antenna at the rear is 6-9db GME 4703 I think and the 4.5db on the bull bar is the GME 4706 I think. Cheers to all for the input. Kanga1.

Cheers Roachie, if I can't get them locally will give you a shout, much appreciated. Kanga1