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Subject: Pl259 confused Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:14 pm
Getting a bit confused, does the rg58, plug fit the r8x mini cable...
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Subject: Re: Pl259 confused Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:30 pm
Maybe or maybe not , rg58 has a outside diameter of around 4mm and mini 8 is around 7mm , best to get the correct pl259 plug for the coax you intend to fit them to
Rg58 coax maybe a bit slack using a 7mm mini8 pl259, best to have a nice tight fit so the outer braid makes good contact
Hope this helps
Craig
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Subject: Re: Pl259 confused Thu Feb 18, 2021 8:15 am
26ct954 wrote:
Getting a bit confused, does the rg58, plug fit the r8x mini cable...
If it does, it's a crap plug for RG58.
You want a near perfect fit so you get a good connection on the braid. These days, having seen the issues caused by false economy, I only use Amphenol plugs. They (As I'm sure, do others) do plugs for each specific type of co-ax that needs them, and given you only need a couple, it is money well spent.
I like crimp, but if you don't have the proper tools, soldering works equally well.
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