Pl-259 Connector

[sasanm]

Guys, I trying to pulll of a 8ft VHF antenna off of a boat that I am restoring. The issue is at the end of the cord is a PL-259 connector that will not fit through the hole. I have not been able to fully dissassembe the connector so I am wondering do I just cut the wire and buy an new connector to add to it when I reinstall the antenna or is there a way to take it apart. I am attaching a link with the type of connector that I think am talking about. thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/C-WAVE-PL-259-CONNECTOR_W0QQitemZ350033422102QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item350033422102&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116/

 

[dingbat]

Re: Pl-259 Connector

Simplify your life and just cut the thing off. Shakespeare now makes gold PL259 solderless connector that’s better than the one you're cutting off.

http://www.shakespeare-marine.com/connectors.asp?menupick=centerpin

 

[sasanm]

Re: Pl-259 Connector

thanks! I will start cutting...

 

[gstanton]

Re: Pl-259 Connector

Cut it! While IMO the gold ones are a rip, it will do what you need. I still solder mine... but I'm used to it!

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Pl-259 Connector

The center conductor is soldered in. But like already said, cut it off and put a new one on.