TOm,
THank you for the shopping list. I did get the crimp tool and it is the one you referenced. I will be going to see him on Tuesday and I was referred to him by a local Ham as well. He really is a nice person and very willing to explain things.
I forgot RS sold mast bits and the like. I thought perhaps they got out of selling that type of thing since all they seem to carry are cell phones, satellite radio/TV, and batteries. grin
73
Scott/N3BYY
On Dec 24, 2011, at 8:57 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Scott:
>
> Here's the list:
>
> I think you already said you had a crimping tool, but the rest should give
> you an idea of what else to order, depending upon the type of coax you plan
> to use.
>
> Again, you want to talk to Joel at The RF Connection, and tell him I
> referred you to him so he knows we are trying to give him business in
> response to all his great help.
>
>
>
> The phone number for The RF Connection is (800) 783-2666.
>
>
>
> TOL-HT-336D2 RATCHET CRIMPER .213/.255/.429/.068.
> RG-58/142,223,400,303,LMR195,RG59,8
>
> X,LMR240,RG8,9,213,214,9913,LMR400, 9913F7
> $ 37.50
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> TOL-HT-322S COAX STRIPPER RG-8/11/213/9913
> $ 15.00
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> TOL-ST-510 CABLE STRIP RG-58,59
> $ 6.00
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> UHF-RFC 508X-CS PL-259 RG-8X,LMR240 CRP/SOLDER
> $ 17.50
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> UHF-RFC17-03T UHFM 9913/LMR400 CRP/SOLDER
> $ 15.00
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>
> Regarding the mast issue, I went through those sorts of decisions about a
> year and a half ago. I have two suggestions for you:
>
>
>
> 1. Check out the Channelmaster types of masts. You can get both telescopic
> and single-piece masts. The trick is to find a dealer in your area, but a
> google should help you there.
>
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>
> and
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> 2. Don't forget about Radio Shack. They still sell sections of mast that
> are very useful and durable.
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> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "Scott Howell" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 9:25 PM
> Subject: Re: PL259 crimp and solder connectors - question on how
>
>
>> TOm,
>>
>> Please I would appreciate the list. I was actually at RF COnnections =
>> today and tried recalling stuff from my mind. I should know better and =
>> just use my iPhone to store my shopping list.
>> Only thing I am not sure he will have are masts for the antenna.
>> My friend believes Aluminum would work best and be durable. We are =
>> thinking that three masts for the diple will work best. Two at 15 and =
>> one at 20 feet. I imagine having these shipped would be expensive. grin
>>
>> 73
>> Scott/N3BYY
>>
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