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Re: [TowerTalk] Crimp Connector Tools?

To: Eric Rosenberg <ericrosenberg.dc@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crimp Connector Tools?
From: Mike Reublin NF4L <nf4l@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 14 May 2016 13:45:48 -0400
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Eric -

I use BuryFlex and I buy my crimp-on connectors from them. My crimp tool is 
from 
http://www.hamcq.com/crimping-tool-frame-ratcheting-handle-crimper-clone.html
73, Mike NF4L
> On May 14, 2016, at 11:45 AM, Eric Rosenberg <ericrosenberg.dc@gmail.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> I suffer from significantly diminished fine motor skills and proprioception 
> (the sense of the relative position of neighboring parts of the body and 
> strength of effort being employed in movement) of my left hand, and am unable 
> to install solder-on connectors.
> 
> In light of the fascinating discussion of connectors, I have the following 
> question regarding the installation of connectors on RG-8X, RG-213, LMR-240, 
> LMR-400 and "Bury-flex" (DavisRF or DX Engineering) cables. I'm not sure 
> which ones I'll be using as I re-build my station this summer.
> 
> Who are the recommended connector manufacturers of crimp-on connectors for 
> these different size cables, and what tools do I need to install them. I've 
> noted that ratcheted crimpers range from $15 to $400, and that Times 
> Microwave makes their own connectors and tools for their LMR series cables.
> 
> While I acknowledge that there is often a direct correlation between cost and 
> quality, this is an instance where I need guidance.
> 
> Thanks & 73,
> Eric W3DQ
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