Antenna plug rewiring - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Jolly 7 · 19th Oct 2023, 1:26 pm

I am not sure what this plug is called. It's similar to a PL259 plug. I am trying to rewire it and managed to yank out the centre pin. However, the old braid is still stuck inside. Is there an easy way to remove it without using special tools ? I tried rotating it but it won't come out. Can someone please advise. Thanks.

G6Tanuki · 19th Oct 2023, 1:57 pm

Looks like a N plug.

It's a crimp-on type , on assembly the braid is trapped between an inner sleeve on the body of the plug and the outer hexagonal crimped-on metal sleeve and the centre pin is likewise crimped to the coax centre wire.

Not rewireable.

GMB · 19th Oct 2023, 1:58 pm

That looks like an N type connector.
But it is a crimp type. So there is no good way to use it now.

Jolly 7 · 19th Oct 2023, 2:37 pm

Thanks for the replies. I had this N plug and a matching socket lying around, so thought if giving it a go. I might fit a new PL259 socket instead, as the old PL259 socket is jammed tight to a plug and there's probably nothing I can do to unscrew it without damaging both

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Ed_Dinning · 19th Oct 2023, 2:38 pm

If it is only to be used for receiving (no power) it may be possible with a little micro surgery to effect a repair. With, depending on frequencies used a small loss of signal
New ones that are solder type are available

Ed

Radio Wrangler · 19th Oct 2023, 2:44 pm

You just need a new N type plug. There are some with screw-up gland fittings made for RG213 and for RG58 (rarer)

Easy way out is to get a new BNC to suit the cable *compression gland fitting avoids need for the right crimp tool) Then use it with a BNC to N type adaptor.

David

19th Oct 2023, 1:26 pm	#1
Jolly 7 Octode Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 1,063	Antenna plug rewiring I am not sure what this plug is called. It's similar to a PL259 plug. I am trying to rewire it and managed to yank out the centre pin. However, the old braid is still stuck inside. Is there an easy way to remove it without using special tools ? I tried rotating it but it won't come out. Can someone please advise. Thanks. Attached Thumbnails

19th Oct 2023, 1:57 pm	#2
G6Tanuki Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 14,010	Re: Antenna plug rewiring Looks like a N plug. It's a crimp-on type , on assembly the braid is trapped between an inner sleeve on the body of the plug and the outer hexagonal crimped-on metal sleeve and the centre pin is likewise crimped to the coax centre wire. Not rewireable. __________________ I'm the Operator of my Pocket Calculator. -Kraftwerk.

19th Oct 2023, 1:58 pm	#3
GMB Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: near Reading (and sometimes Torquay) Posts: 3,103	Re: Antenna plug rewiring That looks like an N type connector. But it is a crimp type. So there is no good way to use it now.

19th Oct 2023, 2:37 pm	#4
Jolly 7 Octode Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 1,063	Re: Antenna plug rewiring Thanks for the replies. I had this N plug and a matching socket lying around, so thought if giving it a go. I might fit a new PL259 socket instead, as the old PL259 socket is jammed tight to a plug and there's probably nothing I can do to unscrew it without damaging both ?

19th Oct 2023, 2:38 pm	#5
Ed_Dinning Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 8,196	Re: Antenna plug rewiring If it is only to be used for receiving (no power) it may be possible with a little micro surgery to effect a repair. With, depending on frequencies used a small loss of signal New ones that are solder type are available Ed

19th Oct 2023, 2:44 pm	#6
Radio Wrangler Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fife, Scotland, UK. Posts: 22,913	Re: Antenna plug rewiring You just need a new N type plug. There are some with screw-up gland fittings made for RG213 and for RG58 (rarer) Easy way out is to get a new BNC to suit the cable *compression gland fitting avoids need for the right crimp tool) Then use it with a BNC to N type adaptor. David __________________ Can't afford the volcanic island yet, but the plans for my monorail and the goons' uniforms are done