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Old 09-07-2009, 08:27 AM
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I never bother using an so-239, or any connectors at the antenna, I just wrap the coax on the center insulator and solder the legs to the elements where they are connected to the insulator. Strong, Cheap, Easy and lots less to go wrong!!!

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Just out of curiosity, what problems have you had with SO-239 or PL-259 connectors?
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OH, lets see... connectors that come loose in the wind, water intrusion since they are not weather proof, corrosion from exposure...

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Upate: Here is a great paper on the Balun, and its uses.

http://w2du.com/r2ch21.pdf

The Book Reflections II is well worth the Doe Ray Me.

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