Fitting a PL259 Plug

[logiesean]

Instructions on fitting a PL259;


1) Strip back the coax and pull back braid over cable



2) Put outer part of plug onto cable then screw inner part over braid



3) Solder end of the pin and trim excess wire



4) It should look like this!

Jeez ....seeing this brings back some very fond memories (yeh yeh ....i need to get out more )

[mcfeat]

Just bought the compression plugs, never done this before. I've soldered the end of the plug but when I put my multi meter on it to test it I'm getting a reading on both the outer and inner pin and a reading on the outer and inner at the same time which I don't think is right if that makes sense. Anyone any pictures of the process step by step please

[porky.69]

Just bought the compression plugs, never done this before. I've soldered the end of the plug but when I put my multi meter on it to test it I'm getting a reading on both the outer and inner pin and a reading on the outer and inner at the same time which I don't think is right if that makes sense. Anyone any pictures of the process step by step please

try youtube mate

[stampman]

easier to use the bsic plugs a tip is to twist the outer shield as well this will tighten up the earth connection side of the pl259 ad you can use a cig lighter to drop a bit of solder on the tip