"John VK2KCE" wrote in message
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Thanks Dan,
I have ordered a die nut to correct the problem, I suspect that the thread
will not have the full strength after using it though!


Whist running a die over the thread will allow a 'normal' 259 the be screwed
onto the socket it does reduce some of the thread to almost nothing, so I
would not recommend that method where there is any mechanical strength
required such as an antenna base.

73
Jeff