Shakespeare - PL-259-CP-G - Solderless PL-259 Connector for RG-8X or RG-58/AU Coax - Gold Plated - PL-259-CP-G. Shakespeare offers an extensive line of marine grade connectors and adapters for antenna installations. Our new connectors are gold-plated brass to better withstand the elements and to minimize traditional connector-borne signal loss.. SHAKESPEARE CENTERPIN REVOLUTIONIZES THE PL-259 AND PL-258. The perfect solution to the troublesome task of installing a PL-259 connector or splicing RG-58 A/U, RG-8/X or Lo-Max coaxial cables. Shakespeares revolutionary. Centerpin connectors are solderless, fret-less, and botchless. They go on without a hitch, without soldering skills. No measuring, no critical stripping of coax. insulation, no fussing with the coaxs braid, and no "tinning.". PL-259-CP-G is a Centerpin PL-259 connector for RG-8X or RG-58/AU coax.. Gold plated.