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WCreighton
09-11-2019, 06:09 PM
Hi all,

I’d like to know how to take a connector off an antenna cable as I want to use the antenna on a different radio that doesn’t accept the connector.

Thanks,
Will

Bobcat
09-11-2019, 10:09 PM
Taking the connector off is easy... just use cutters. I have put a few links in here showing both solder type and crimp on type connectors going on coax cable. Perhaps this might give you a step in the right direction. If it doesn't cover your need....post back a little additional info as to what you are wanting to do!

Bob


PL-259 and ring connectors on to RG-8X
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABO45xFZCv8




Crimp on BNC connector on to RG-58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktQVwfo-s9w


Crimp on PL-259 on to RG-58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9akTPqZaYNo


Crimp on SMA connectors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uFXI7lHGds

WCreighton
09-12-2019, 04:47 PM
Thanks for the reply, Bobcat.

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This the connector I'm talking about. Is there a way to get it off without damaging it or the cable?

Thanks,
Will

mjd420nova
09-12-2019, 05:47 PM
Those types are crimp on and are one time use only. When all else fails, get a new PL-259 and solder it to the coax. Just cut that other one off, close to the connector.

Bobcat
09-12-2019, 07:48 PM
Agreed. Crimp on's ... a one time use. You have to essentially "crush" the sleeve over the braid. Not really a way to re-use it.

If I may ask, that is a PL-259 type connector, which is pretty common on CBs as far back as I can remember. What kind of a connector are you needing? Do you have a pic of that?

WCreighton
09-12-2019, 10:01 PM
Thanks for the help, guys. I wanted to use the antenna with a small handheld CB radio, and the port on that radio would not accept the PL-259.

Will

Bobcat
09-13-2019, 02:03 PM
Is the connector on your radio like the one in the picture?

https://i.imgur.com/ASEEekz.jpg

If so.... something like this will let you do it without changing the cable....

From Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/TRUCKSPEC-DAS-TSBNCPL-BNC-SO-239-Adapter/dp/B001JT3J7W

This one here is actually based on an adapter cable...which might be easier to deal with...and it looks to be cheaper at $6.95

https://www.amazon.com/SO239-Female-Coaxial-Antenna-Mobile/dp/B01IT2GS42/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_23_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2XADRXDR83JA2CH2WRMQ

See if you think this might help! This way, you leave the antenna "as-is" and just use that adapter.

If that isn't the right connector.... come on back ....

Bob