Cable Xperts used to be good but they with in the last couple years started
using crimp connectors. I have 1 of those around here and the end hasn't
fallen off but it's RG8U so it shouldn't. I think that cable's in my go
kit.I probably should put crimp connectors in my go kit as well but I
really don't trust them all that much.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 12:00 PM
Subject: Re: crimping verses solder
> Hi tom,
>
> And as has been said, there is something to be said for buying pre-made
> cables. In fact I had mentioned that in a private e-mail to Gery, who
> had
> started this thread a few days ago. of course you are still taking a
> chance. HRO sells a lot of pre-mades from Cable-Xperts, and while I don't
> take the E-ham reviews as gospel, there seems to be quite a few unhappy
> hams who bought that product.
>
> A few years ago I redid the whole station with a few hundred ft of Davis
> RF
> Bury Flex low los coax. Had a number of custom lengths made up by the
> Wire Man in SC with pl-259's soldered. Very happy with the results.
>
> But I still want to fix things and make other cables as needed, so in
> comes
> the crimper.
>
>
> The one I got from the RF Connection was $37.50. Nice to deal with. Even
> told me to call and he would talk me through if I ran into trouble, but I
> didn't. You can spen more money and get higher quality tools or ones that
> do more than just RG8 type. This is for the odd crimp at the odd time
> and
> I'm not going to be doing dozens of crimps a week for the next 5 years.
> So
> it suits my needs fine.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 10:13 AM
> Subject: Re: crimping verses solder
>
>
>> Thanks, Steve. I just may have to invest in one of those crimping
>> tools.
>>
>> Any idea on the cost?
>>
>> Also, I assume that you can get the connectors to go with it from the
>> same
>> company?
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 10:19 PM
>> Subject: Re: crimping verses solder
>>
>>
>>> Hi Tom,
>>>
>>> I use a ratcheting crimper from the RF Connection:
>>>
>>>
>>> http://www.therfc.com/
>>>
>>> The connectors are 2 piece. There is a ferrule and the main body of
>>> the
>>> connector which has the barrel, the knurled part you screw onto the
>>> so-239 attached.
>>>
>>>
>>> Slip the ferrule onto the cable and prep the cable end. Slide the
>>> main
>>> connector body over the center insulator and under the braid. Crimp or
>>> preferably solder the center pin. Slide the ferrule over the braid. Put
>>> the
>>> ferrule in the crimper jaws and squeeze a few times till it releases.
>>> it
>>> makes a 6 sided crimp.
>>>
>>>
>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 7:49 PM
>>> Subject: Re: crimping verses solder
>>>
>>>
>>>> Steve and all:
>>>>
>>>> Ok, it's time for me to get enlightened again here.
>>>>
>>>> Can someone give me a good source for crimp-on PL259 coax connectors?
>>>>
>>>> I personally would only use them in-doors, and would like to get some
>>>> for
>>>> my
>>>> inside radio connections.
>>>>
>>>> Over the years, I have used the ones sold by radio shack, where you
>>>> slip
>>>> the
>>>> center conductor into the connector, and then establish a connection
>>>> with
>>>> the braid via a set screw, but those inevitably fail after a period of
>>>> time,
>>>> not to mention the number of those little screws that I've lost!
>>>> (grin)
>>>>
>>>> I agree that, in the perfect world, everything would be soldered, but
>>>> I'm
>>>> not perfect, and neither is the world, and I think crimp-on connectors
>>>> do
>>>> have their place for those of us who aren't the greatest solderers.
>>>>
>>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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