"Brad" wrote in message
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"robert casey" wrote in message
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Perhaps they could demonstrate a PL259 connector instead?

Extra credit if they can do it without melting the
dielectric insulation of the coax. More points if they
can get the solder to actually flow onto the connector body
where the shield solder holes are located (helps if you
use a small file to remove the plating first).
And more points if they remember to put the shell on the
cable in the correct direction before doing any soldering ;-)

Or they could demonstrate extra skills and just use crimp on PL259's like
I do. These are much easier and more reliable. They are more expensive but
their construction is superior.

My original comment was directed at Dee offering points for something
called a "PL256".

Brad

Yup, some days I can't type. The crimp on would also be an option since I
did (purposely) phrase it as install it. In either case, the pass/fail
criteria would be continuity with no shorts.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE