Mike:
i have some questions for you
how many connectors you will use ?
if you will only use 2 -4 or less than 10 maybe is good to return and get
the connectors that need soldering and a lot of time to install.
in the past 4 years i install hundreds of N connectors to be used in Wi-fi
and other giga poin to point wireless connections, i like a lot the times
connectors .
i opinion if you will continue the use of n connectors in lmr 400 or 9913
same connectors, use the crimp , with some practice you can install the
connector 100% reliable in less than a minute.
you can spend a lot of money in crimping tool.
but here a cheap and good tool
http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=14667+TL
39.95 dlls plus shipping. all the coax types and sizes , not lmr500 or
bigger.
if you want only a better quality tool same price but only rg-8 type
http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/cable_tools.php#crimp
i have both of those , work the same but will have a longer life the yellow
.
my opinion, keep the connectors , buy the tool and save a lot of time and
leave a very clean job in the connectos, also cheaper.
i found a lot of cheap lmr connectors on ebay. and other sources always
go for the silver plated . rf parts also handle a good quality connectors.
good luck
XE2K Hector
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Switzer" <k8ze@charter.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 6:16 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Why Did I Order These?
> Hi All
>
>
>
> I purchased some N connectors and unknowingly ordered crimp on connectors.
> Before I send them back I would like some opinions. I got TC-400-NM Times
> Microwave Systems connectors. It calls for a .429 HEX die crimper to be
> used for installing the connector. Anyone have any experience with these
> connectors? Anyone know where I can get a crimper at a reasonable price?
> Maybe I should purchase a crimper and use these . what do ya think?
>
>
>
> Ignorant in Goodrich, MI (EN82)
>
> Mike
>
> K8ZE
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