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I've got several different sizes to fit the need. I'm not overly concerned about the soldering part. I was mostly concerned about getting a water tight connection. I guess you accomplish that with tape and silicone.

I'm in Indiana. After reading several posts in different forums I've gathered that it will accept PL-259 connectors. I guess I could wait for the connectors but I was anxious to collect everything I need so I can hook it up as soon as I get it.

OK, I ordered the coax and the connectors. I need 50 feet but that leaves me only about 2 foot to play with extra. So I ordered 60 feet of LMR-400 and 4 PL-259 connectors. I ordered a couple extra connectors in case I didn't like my solder joint and have to re-do it.

I can solder fairly decent. I sort of figured that a factory connector would be better, especially when exposed to the elements. Many not, eh?

Where is about the best prices to buy 50' of coax with connectors attached?

Should you apply anythings to the threads of the connector to make it seal better? Something like pipe thread sealant?

Kewl! :thumbup1: That's the main answer to my concerns. One more thing. Is there anything I should do to make the external connection more waterproof other than just screwing it snugly to the antenna? Should I use shrink wrap or anything around the fitting?

Well, that might be the answer to my question. I mainly want to have a factory installed connector hooked up to my antena. Will a PL-259 on the coax connect to the SO-239 on the antenna? I can find LMR-400 coax with PL-259 connectors installed. Or will I need some kind of adapter? I...

I'm getting a YAESU FT-7900R transceiver. I read somewhere that it has an N Connector for the antenna. Does anyone know if that is correct? I'll be connecting it to an Arrow OSJ 146/440 antenna. The website states that it has a SO239 connector. If I buy a coax that already has N...

OK, thanks. I'll have to buy or borrow one to check it then. I'll probaby just buy one because I might need to use it again later.

I guess the Micronta 21-525B I have for CB radios won't work, eh?

OK, that's the brand I saw in a couple of places when I was doing a web search.

OK, I'll check around for the best buy I can find. Is there any particular brand I should look for? I'll probably buy one with the connectors already on it. And I'll install the factory end on the antenna.

What cable do you recommend? I'll be running about 50 feet right now. And I think it will take about 75 feet when I install it on my roof. I haven't measured that yet for the exact distance.

Well, right or wrong, I made a decision and ordered a Yaesu FT-7900R 2 Meter / 70 cm Dual Band FM Mobile Transceiver. I talked to a local guy I know pretty well who is an old time ham. He thought a dual band 2 meter/ 70 cm would be a good choice for now. So I ordered the radio from...

I'm hearing and reading many different suggestions. Now I've got to decide. I've learned that I definitely want a dual band. I called a local Amateur Radio member in my area and talked to him for a while. He recommended I get a Yaesu FT-7900R. I might just buy that unless I hear...

Do you have any models you would recommend that I look at?

Would a Yeasu FT-1900R mobile 2 meter rig be a good choice? If so, I was considering that one.

I'm thinking about buying a Yaesu FT-270R handheld as my first radio. I talked to several of the guys at the meeting last night and they told me that there were 3 repeaters in my area that I could contact them on the 2 meter band. I was also told to make sure to get a radio that had CTCSS...

I took the test tonight and I passed it. I guess I'll be getting my license in a couple of weeks. :)