Fred:

Stay tuned here to the list.

I will send along the exact details when my order comes through from The RF 
Connection.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: A bit of good news and humanity for the day


> Tom, what is the crimp/solder tool?  I have a crimp tool for crimping
> connectors but I would like to know about the crimp/solder tool as I
> might like to get one myself.  Thanks,
>
> FRED ADAMS W4HC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:56 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: A bit of good news and humanity for the day
>
>    John:
>
> I ordered stripping tools for both RG8X and RG9913, a crimp/solder tool
> for both kinds of coax, a handful of connectors, and two rolls of
> "extreme tape"
> to seal connections with.  The "extreme" tape is similar to the butyl
> tape I've been looking for around here but was unable to find.
>
> The total for everything came to a little over $100, including shipping,
> so I can't complain at all.
>
> And, Joel said he'd talk me through anything I needed, once I started
> trying out the stuff.
>
> If anyone is interested in more detail, I'll pass along the product
> numbers, once I get the order confirmation e-mail from Joel later this
> afternoon.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:30 PM
> Subject: Re: A bit of good news and humanity for the day
>
>
>> So Tom, I'm curious, what did you guys come up with?
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:20 PM
>> Subject: A bit of good news and humanity for the day
>>
>>
>>> Hi, folks.
>>>
>>> In light of some of the bashing that has gone on over the past 24
> hours,
>>> I
>>> have to pass along some very encouraging news.
>>>
>>> Earlier this afternoon, I had two very long phone conversations with
> Joel
>>> at
>>> The RF Connection.
>>>
>>> As many of you know, I'm trying to figure out the best way to do PL259
>>> coax
>>> connections independently, and Joel must have spent almost a total of
> an
>>> hour with me, trying to figure out the best combination of tools and
>>> connectors for my needs.
>>>
>>> He told me that his mother was blind, which explains how sensitive and
>>> informed he is, when it comes to understanding how we operate.
>>>
>>> I guess my point is that there are lots of good folks out there, so
> let's
>>> not let the few  bad apples spoil the pie!
>>>
>>> Our energy is far better spent looking at the positive, and helping
> each
>>> other get to where we want to go in ham radio, or in life in general.
>>>
>>> I told Joel that I would spread the word about his excellent service
> on
>>> the
>>> list, so there you go.
>>>
>>> Happy holidays to all, and let's not sweat the small stuff!
>>>
>>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>