On Tue, 04 Sep 2007 22:39:21 -0700, Andiroo
wrote:

All

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?

Hi Andy,

With both ends in your lap:
shells, end to end - very low Ohms;
pins, end to end - very low Ohms;
shell to pin, either end - infinite Ohms.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC