In last week’s column we explained a very good way to fit a PL-259 connector to . RG-8 co-ax. Following is a description of fitting the PL- 259 connector to RG-58 co- ax, using the UG-175-U reduction adapter. The end of the co-ax cable is passed through the coupling ‘ring of the PL-259- and then the UG-175 adapter, with the threads of the ring and the narrow end of the adapter facing the end of the cable. Using your utility knife, cut 34 inch of the vinyl jacket off the cable. Fan the braid out — slightly and carefully fold it pack over the adapter. When working with the braid of any ¢co-ax, push it from the cable end towards the long length. This will loosen up the braid and make it easier to work with, Next, trim the braid with a small scissors to about % inch long, so that it fits about the barrel of the adapter. Following this, take the utility knife and, remove 5 inch of the in- sulation from the center conductor. Careful! Don't nick the conductor. Finally, tin the conductor. Now, carefully screw the plug body onto the adapter. $97,108 in student grants Iona Campagnolo, Skeena mp, announced Monday $97,108 in Secretary of State Student Community Service Program grants have been awarded in the Skeena area. She said 17 projects will create 64 jobs for students between May and Sep- fember. The Lazelle Pre-School has been awarded $4,027 to employ two people. The Kermode Friendship Centre has been awarded $5,895 to employ four per- sons. The Tamitik Status of Women in Kitimat has been awarded $7,374 to employ three people. »A project known as Kitimaat Village has been awarded $8,474 to employ four persons. - Child Minding Centre earns $648 The fund-raising event at the Child Minding Centre April 16 raised $648 for the centre. The money will be used to help cover operating costs and to purchase new equipment for the centre. Success would not have been possible without the generous donations from local merchants, parents and the centre staff. The following merchants willingly donated, Terrace Co-op, Winterland General Store, Northern Drugs, Overwaitea, Grace Fell Florist, Toco Crafts, Safeway and Woolworths. The raffle of a quilt donated by Chantel Michaud, was won by Mrs. Nora Phillips. The second prize food hamper, donated by the parents was won by Mrs. Ivy Estacaille. The third prize, a children’s lamp, made and donated by Jennie McFadden was won by Mrs. Sandra Kirby. Alcan — dividend The directors of Alcan Aluminium Limited recently declared a quar- terly dividend of 2)cents per share, U.S. funds, on the common shares of the company, payable June 6 to shareholders of record at the close of the business May 9. The number of Alcan Aluminium Limited com- mon shares issued and outstanding as of April 21 was 40,446,694, A quarterly dividend: of 42 cents per share in Canadian currency was declared on ’ the remaining outstanding . preferred 414 percent preferred shares of $49 par value a jhe company, payable July Eret Pehareholders of record at the close of business June 30, The center conductor of the cable should pass easily through the center pin of the plug and the strands of the raid should appear through the side holes of the shell. Using a soldering gun with a small tip, solder the braid through the holes. Lastly, solder the center conductor to the plug pin and slide the coupling ring down over the plug. . In talking to some “old time” CBers, they said that they do not solder the braid because it makes it too hard to take the connectors off. If the braid is prepared as discussed in last week’s column, a very small touch of solder is all that is © required to make a good joint and these co-ax ends with the braid soldered to- the plug will out perform those that are not to a surprising degree. As long as you do not pile on great globs of solder, it is very easy to remove with just a touch of the tip of a small soldering gun. The first step to take when antenna trouble is suspected isto carefully check your co- axial line, especially the plugs at both ends. By far the greatest number of antenna difficulties stem from incorrectly soldered co-axial line fittings. Then, too, in checking an old feedline installation or .checking someone else’s 35 watts RMS per channel Hi and iow filters Two AC outlets, one switched Stereo Amplifier Twa sets af phono, aux and infout jacks Reg. Loudness and speakers A, B. 31 9022, Breaker....breaker.... line, the end fittings should be carefully examined. There is a_ substantial number of cable ends ap- ‘plied on ‘‘stock” cables or “made up’’ cables that are sold that do not pass a rigid test. Perhaps in the next column we may outline the . two very simple, but necessary, test procedures. — Last Sunday I was one of the many that took ad- vantage of the very good weather to. abandon our local coffee break at the Sandman to take in my first at Kitimat. There was a ‘convoy’’ of Tomahawk tribesmen that went on this scalping war party. We were very well received at the Kitimat Gordon. Their 249.95 THE HERALD, Wednesday, April 27, 1977, PAGE As method of handling the food orders was quite different than locally, as well as the way that the coffee pot was left out. Maybe some of the Bood points could be used ere, There were 35 at- tending the break. Following the break, about half. showed up at Geronimo number two’s 20 for the war club festivities. In all, eight. sealps were lifted, some of them being quite difficult as they were already so short. As a scribe, I am very remiss in that I did not write their names down. Radar and I visited Maude and Supertape before returning, where we observed that Supertape out vey + Though the entire fife of thy sate. ‘TOTEM SAVE ‘30 Belt-drive changer LAB-50 ¢ Same precision drive system used in costly manuals * Multl-pole synchronous motor * Dual-range anti-skate, adjustable counterweight, . downward damped cuging and more. * Plays 33 1/3 and 45 A.P.M. 42-2947 Watch for our ‘Super Spring with fertifie T-Shirls RADIO SHACK'S POLICY ON ADVERTISED ITEMS While we have made avery reasonable | attempl to hava sullicien! stack ont hand {o fulbll tha customer demand cteated by this adverlisement. wo