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1: Don't use cheap nickel plated connectors, use PL-259 connectors which are silver plated and the connector metal is machined brass. They should also have a silver center pin. Insulator should be Teflon. | 1: Don't use cheap nickel plated connectors, use PL-259 connectors which are silver plated and the connector metal is machined brass. They should also have a silver center pin. Insulator should be Teflon. | ||
2: See the white insulator around the tip. That is teflon and will melt if you apply too much heat for too long. There are better types of PL-259 with better center insulators that won't melt so easily. | 2: See the white insulator around the tip. That is teflon and will melt if you apply too much heat for too long. There are better types of PL-259 with better center insulators that won't melt so easily. | ||
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== Connector Materials == | == Connector Materials == | ||
Revision as of 14:52, 8 October 2018
Contents
Connector insulation
siver/silver/teflon or silver/nickle/phenolic
bakelite - is this the same as phenolic?
polystyrene or polyethylene insulators melt when heat applied from soldering
Delrin insulating material is a little better but still can get soft at soldering temperature.
Teflon insulating material is very good and are increasingly available.
phenolic insulating material that was very good at soldering temperature.
OPINIONS FROM HAMS on Dielectric material
1: Don't use cheap nickel plated connectors, use PL-259 connectors which are silver plated and the connector metal is machined brass. They should also have a silver center pin. Insulator should be Teflon.
2: See the white insulator around the tip. That is teflon and will melt if you apply too much heat for too long. There are better types of PL-259 with better center insulators that won't melt so easily.
3: Teflon shouldn't melt at 327°C (close to 60/40 solder that is at about 330-350°C) it will start to melt but shouldn't have time to deform.
Connector Materials
Plating: Nickel, Silver, Gold
Dielectric: Teflon, Phenolic, plastic
UHF Specifications
UHF Specifications
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* Electrical
Impedance: Variable
Frequency Range: 0-300MHz
Voltage Rating: 500 volts peak
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* Environmental
Temperature Range
Mica-Filled Phenolic Insulators: -55⁰C to 149⁰C
TFE Insulators: -65⁰C to 165⁰C
Copolymer of Styrene and Polystyrene Insulators: -55⁰C to 85⁰C
Weatherproof: Except as noted, all UHF are non-weatherproof
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