{"product_id":"shakespeare-pl258cpg-gold-plated-solderless-double-female-pl258-coax-connector","title":"Shakespeare PL258CPG Gold-Plated Solderless Double Female PL-258 Coax Connector","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Clean, Solder-Free Way to Splice Coax.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble female PL-258 connector — joins two male PL-259 terminated coax runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated contacts for corrosion resistance and low signal loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolderless installation — no soldering required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with RG-58 A\/U and RG-8\/X coaxial cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for marine VHF antenna cable installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplicing or extending VHF antenna coax cable runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepairing damaged coax sections on marine VHF installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting two PL-259 terminated cables end-to-end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRG-58 A\/U coaxial cable installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRG-8\/X coaxial cable installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8252890349604\"\u003eShakespeare 5215 36\" Low-Profile VHF Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11131369553956\"\u003eShakespeare 5225XT Galaxy 7.75 ft VHF Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131640164388\"\u003eShakespeare Galaxy 14 ft 8 dB VHF Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e. If you need to share one antenna between a VHF radio and an AIS receiver, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8252890546212\"\u003eShakespeare 5257-S VHF Antenna Splitter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51274713006116,"sku":"167-PL258CPG","price":48.39,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/167-PL258CPG.jpg?v=1786911831","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/shakespeare-pl258cpg-gold-plated-solderless-double-female-pl258-coax-connector","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}