"Andiroo" wrote in message
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Is it possible to check the quality of a coax connection to a PL259
plug without taking the plug apart - i.e. simply by using a
multimeter?

Many thanks

Andy

In a newly installed connector, the most common fault, by far, is a short
from the center conductor to shield. Also, make sure that the opening in the
center pin is completely filled with solder. For small coax, I usually stuff
short pieces of heavier wire in there before soldering. You need a fairly
large iron to solder the shield. I found a ~200 W soldering gun works OK.

Tam/WB2TT