{"product_id":"shakespeare-pl259cpg-gold-plated-solderless-pl259-vhf-connector-rg58-rg8x","title":"Shakespeare PL259CPG Gold-Plated Solderless PL-259 VHF Connector for RG-58 A\/U \u0026 RG-8\/X","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTerminate Coax Without a Soldering Iron.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shakespeare PL259CPG is a gold-plated, solderless PL-259 male connector designed for terminating RG-58 A\/U and RG-8\/X coaxial cable on marine VHF antenna installations. The solderless design means a clean, reliable termination can be achieved in the field or at the dock without specialised tools — just the cable, the connector, and a wrench.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold plating on the contact surfaces resists oxidation and salt air corrosion, maintaining a low-resistance, low-loss connection over the life of the installation. The PL-259 is the standard male connector used on virtually all marine VHF antenna cables and radio SO-239 input jacks, making this a universal fit across brands and models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePL-259 male connector — the standard termination for marine VHF antenna coax\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\u003eFits standard SO-239 female connectors on VHF radios and antenna bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminating RG-58 A\/U coaxial cable for VHF antenna installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminating RG-8\/X coaxial cable for VHF antenna installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing damaged or corroded PL-259 connectors on existing cable runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting antenna feed lines to fixed-mount VHF radios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny marine VHF installation requiring a standard PL-259 male termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PL259CPG is the connector to reach for when you need to put a fresh termination on a coax run — whether you’re doing a new installation or replacing a corroded end on an existing cable. The solderless design is a practical advantage for in-the-field repairs where a soldering iron isn’t available. Works with RG-58 A\/U straight out of the box; use with the included or separate UG-176 adapter for RG-8\/X cable (see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149301710884\"\u003eShakespeare PL2598XG PL-259 Connector with UG-176 Adapter\u003c\/a\u003e if you need the adapter included). If you need to join two cable runs end-to-end rather than terminate a single end, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149301678116\"\u003eShakespeare PL258CPG Gold-Plated Double Female Splice Connector\u003c\/a\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51274713071652,"sku":"167-PL259CPG","price":35.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/167-PL259CPG.jpg?v=1786911833","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/shakespeare-pl259cpg-gold-plated-solderless-pl259-vhf-connector-rg58-rg8x","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}