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Key Specifications Type: UHF Male (PL-259) Compatible Cables: RG-58 (0.195“) RG-141 (0.190”) RG-142 (0.195“) LMR-195 (0.195”) Center Pin: Accepts 20 AWG (0.035“-0.039”) Body: Nickel-plated brass Frequency Range: DC-300MHz Recommended Connectors Standard Crimp Type: Amphenol 83-87P (with set screw) Times Microwave PL259-CRIMP-RG58 Enhanced Models: Pasternack PE4597 (gold-plated center) RF Industries CRF-PL259-4A Installation Process For RG-58/141/142: Strip 1.25“ outer jacket Trim dielectric to expose 0.25” center conductor Fold back braid (trim foil shield on RG-141/142) Crimp center pin using RG-58 die Slide connector body and crimp outer sleeve For LMR-195: Strip 1“ outer jacket Carefully remove aluminum tape shield Trim dielectric to expose 0.2” center conductor Use RG-59 crimp die (slightly larger diameter) Essential Tools Crimper: Jonard UC-4000 (adjustable for RG-58/RG-59) Stripper: Jonard CST-195 or Ideal 45-195 Optional: SWR meter for verification Performance Notes VSWR: <1.5:1 @ 200MHz Max Frequency: 300MHz (practical limit) Power Handling: 300W @ 30MHz