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🚒 Shakespeare 3003.4061 PL-259-CP-G Marine Center Pin Connector, Gold - Reliable, High-Performance Connectivity for Marine Applications Review

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Connector TypeCoaxial
Cable TypeCoaxial
ColorGold
BrandShakespeare
ModelPL-259-CP-G

Description of 🚒 Shakespeare 3003.4061 PL-259-CP-G Marine Center Pin Connector, Gold - Reliable, High-Performance Connectivity for Marine Applications

Eliminates need for soldering. For RG-8X or RG-58/AU coax. Also makes it easy to splice RG-58 A/U, RG-8/X or Lo-Max coaxial cables. No need to fuss with the coax’s braid and no tinning. Gold-plated brass to better withstand the elements and to minimize traditional connector-borne signal loss. Features a Center pin PL Connector. Convenience to work on the double-trouble task of splicing RG-58 A/U, RG-8/X and Shakespeare Lo-Max. For the PL-259-CP-G the RG-58 A/U, RG-8/X and Lo-Max, coaxial cable.

Reviews

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

weird but it works with audio and video accessories

I was skeptical about this weird design but it works as advertised. I replaced the Shakespeare VHF antenna on my boat after forgetting to lower it before starting the boat lift. I used the original cable to route a new one...so I had to cut off the radio connector. This handy doo-dad made changing plugs quick and easy.

Pros
  • fingers crossed
Cons
  • doubtful

Revainrating 2 out of 5

works fine until you screw the large sleeve onto the radio

connector was difficult to put on the cover ring. If I pulled it in at all, I had to connect to the radio. After I turned on the radio, nothing happened. With the radio on I removed the clutch ring from the radio link, after the clutch was disconnected from the radio it worked fine. Then I moved the clutch, and as soon as the clutch touched the threads, the radio turned off. It will not work if the connector ring touches the threads of the radio.

Pros
  • handy item
Cons
  • so far so good

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The easiest way is not always the right one.

In theory this gold will give a very good connection and send/receive a clear signal and I believe it will when properly installed. However, the 5 crimping fingers are very weak and easily break during installation. As carefully as possible, I managed to snap two off and I'm not sure how well the other three connected to the external cable. but my signal is weak and noisy, unacceptable. So I will replace this connector with a solderable one. The easiest way is not always the right one. It's…

Pros
  • Good build
Cons
  • No