Marlon K. Schafer wrote:
> Hi Dan,
>
> If you don't already have them, save yourself a LOT of time and trouble and
> pick up the stripper and deburring tools for the cable size you are working
> with.
> http://catalog.digicatalog.com/showmag.php?mid=gqtff#/page138/
>
The link doesn't work. My software blocks the domain as being friendly
to the unsavory types.
Shortening it to the root, gives a redirect to a site called Zmag.
> Times also has a relatively new compression type connector like you are
> talking about. I've used them for LMR600 and they are much much nicer than
> the older style.
The only ones I've found of that type are near $60 each. As each run
from the patch panel to the antennas takes about 10 connectors it makes
the 7/16 Din look pretty good.
I'll give Steve Davis a call tomorrow and see what they have...now that
he posted the right phone number<:-))
> All you need to build a perfect connection these days are
> the strippers,
Have good ones
> a pair of nail scissors,
I use flush cutting side cutters/nippers
> razor knife
Razor knife/(box cutter?) With the good strippers I've not needed one.
OTOH if you try using LMR-400, or 600 UF I've not found a stripper that
works well with the rubber like jacket and there I do use a box cutter.
OTOH due to the poor life of UF out in the elements the only place I use
UF any more is in the conduits.
> and a couple of Crescent
>
I just have ...I was going to say a couple, but it's a BUNCH of
adjustable open end wrenches.
> wrenches. Very cool and very fast :-).
>
>
I still prefer the crimp type. OTOH I'd sure like to find a bunch of the
bands that are crimped on the LMR 400 and 600 connectors so I could
reuse the more expensive ones. It'd be nice to find some more center
pins as well.
> I've cc'd Lee at Hutton (Electro-comm) on this. I've purchased all of my
> cable from them for a very long time. Good prices and great service!
>
>
I'll have to check out this site...If I can get to it.
73
Roger (K8RI)
> Hope that helps,
> marlon
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan" <n5ar@air-pipe.com>
> To: <TowerTalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:15 PM
> Subject: [TowerTalk] N Connectors
>
>
>
>> Ten years or so ago when I lived in Dallas, I picked us several type N
>> connectors of an unusual construction. They resembled
>> PL259's in appearance. They unscrewed into 2 parts. The center pin was
>> held in a teflon cylinder in the cable attach part. They are easier to
>> use than conventional N connectors. Does anyone know where these can be
>> purchased today?
>>
>> 73, Dan, N5AR
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