Re: [Amps] Topband: PL259 type connectors for RG11

[Jim <jimw7ry@gmail.com>]

This is the same basic crimper that RF industries sells (ratchet type). 
As long as you use the proper sized die, you should be fine.
Thanks
73
Jim W7RY

On 4/8/2021 8:08 PM, Jay Bromley wrote:
> Paul, something like this:  DX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector
> Hand Tools and Tool Kits DXE-UT-CRMP2-8X
> <https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-ut-crmp2-8x?rrec=true>  The
> ratchet action seems to work well.  Much like Anderson Power Pole ratchet
> crimper with the proper die set.  I also use the adhesive shrink tubing
> with the glue inside.  I made up over 1000 feet for two different DX
> expeditions and all the 100 and 200 foot runs came home with no failures.
> 73 de w5jay/jay..
>
> On Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 7:45 PM Paul Christensen <w9ac@arrl.net> wrote:
>
> > I'm curious if standard UHF crimp dies work on the DXE "Next Gen"
> > connectors.  If not, what crimp tool/dies are folks using?
> >
> > For the last several years, I've been using RF Industries' RFU-507-ST
> > crimp connectors on RG-213 and RG-11 class cables.  After crimping the
> > center pin on cables with a stranded inner, I'll flow a small amount of
> > solder.  Whether the concern is valid or not, I don’t trust the cold-weld
> > action of a crimped connection on a stranded inner conductor.
> >
> > Paul, W9AC
> >
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