Radio Basics | Soldering a PL259 Plug | CB & Ham Radio Beginner's Guide

In this quick video, I show how I solder on PL259 plugs onto coax cable for CB and Ham radio use.
Disclaimer: I am by no means an antenna expert but this method was shown to me 25 years ago and it's served me well ever since. I've never had any issues with it but there are other ways to do it but I thought I'd share how I have done mine.
This video will be of no use to you seasoned radio operators but this video is really to help along beginners to the hobby of radio.
Thanks for stopping by,
73'
Mike
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[@bigcatdetective]

Clearest video I've seen yet.

[@delboyonline]

Exactly how I do mine and I've never had one fail in over 40 years 👍

[@timg5tm941]

Super little video this. A good watch for new foundation licence holders. Thanks Mike 73

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

Thanks Tim, appreciate it. I remember the first one I did, and soldered the braid and centre conductor together inside the plug...lol

[@hardyandthevoiceofhisamazi7856]

and those that go by the name of Fred, who couldn't get a parking ticket if he tried.

[@markg6jvy135]

Clear and simple video Mike, nice one 👍

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

I appreciate that Mark, thank you. 73'

[@ZoleeCT]

Nice work ! '73s

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

Thank you Zolee :)

[@MikeM0XMX]

Exactly how I do mine. Thanks. I have subscribed. 73

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

Thank you Mike, it's most appreciated sir. 73

[@codybooth]

Well done

[@martynlewis9954]

Just perfect, thanks for posting this.

[@Triumph_Explorer]

Spot on. M7AHE. CT1831. 73.

[@oldasdihrt5993]

Good one...thanx for helping .

[@RAZZ229]

Hi Mike.
A good clear easy to follow video.
I do have one qusetion, how did you get the heat shrink on after soldering the plug on??
ATB
73
RAY 26CI2290

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

Hiya Ray, I put it on before hand 😂 hope all is well sir?

[@hardyandthevoiceofhisamazi7856]

Bet Fred in the Shed watched this a few times. He seems to struggle with the basics

[@samanthahench8880]

Stop biting your nails lol

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

Oh no not you lol I don’t bite my nails haha. Trust you...

[@nikwilliams4927]

Thanks for taking the time Mike, grateful!👍

[@OnTheMicwithMike]

Nik Williams thanks Nik, much appreciated indeed.