Shakespeare PL258CPG Gold-Plated Solderless Double Female PL-258 Coax Connector
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The Clean, Solder-Free Way to Splice Coax.
The Shakespeare PL258CPG is a gold-plated, solderless double female PL-258 connector designed to join two coaxial cable runs cleanly and reliably — no soldering iron required. Whether you’re extending an antenna cable run, repairing a damaged section, or routing coax through a tight installation, this connector makes the splice straightforward and corrosion-resistant.
Gold plating on the contact surfaces resists oxidation in the marine environment, maintaining a low-resistance connection over time. The solderless design means the job can be done in the field or at the dock without specialised tools.
Key Features
- Double female PL-258 connector — joins two male PL-259 terminated coax runs
- Gold-plated contacts for corrosion resistance and low signal loss
- Solderless installation — no soldering required
- Compatible with RG-58 A/U and RG-8/X coaxial cable
- Suitable for marine VHF antenna cable installations
Compatible Applications
- Splicing or extending VHF antenna coax cable runs
- Repairing damaged coax sections on marine VHF installations
- Connecting two PL-259 terminated cables end-to-end
- RG-58 A/U coaxial cable installations
- RG-8/X coaxial cable installations
Parts Desk Insights
The PL258CPG is the right connector when you need to join two coax runs without cutting and re-terminating — a common need when routing antenna cable through a vessel with limited access points or when adding length to an existing run. The gold plating is worth the small premium over standard connectors in a marine environment where moisture and salt air accelerate oxidation on bare copper contacts. Commonly used with Shakespeare VHF antennas including the Shakespeare 5215 36" Low-Profile VHF Antenna, Shakespeare 5225XT Galaxy 7.75 ft VHF Antenna, and Shakespeare Galaxy 14 ft 8 dB VHF Antenna. If you need to share one antenna between a VHF radio and an AIS receiver, see the Shakespeare 5257-S VHF Antenna Splitter.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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