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=0A----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger (K8RI)" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.=
net>=0ATo: "Steve Davis -Davis RF Co." <sdavis@davisrf.com>=0ACc: <towertal=
k@contesting.com>=0ASent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:49 PM=0ASubject: Re: [=
TowerTalk] Crimper for Belden 9913 - Response DAVIS RF Co.=0A=0A=0A> =0A> A=
thought here:=A0 I think he's talking about the flexible version with the =
stranded center conductor which like the LMR-400UF is a bit larger than the=
solid center conductor.=A0 Although I've always been able to get them to f=
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and care.<:-))=0A> =0A> I've also noted an inconsistency in the crimp, Vs =
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d for soldering complete with the small solder hole drilled in the side. OT=
OH even if the center pin is designed for crimping it can be soldered.=0A> =
=0A> Between the die sets I have for RG-8/LMR-400/9913/9913F I have both 0.=
100 and 0.128, plus the tiny ones meant for 8X and 58 type cables.=0A> =0A>=
Steve Davis -Davis RF Co. wrote:=0A>> Mark,=A0 One of my affiliates that d=
oes=0A>> cable assembly/terminations indicates that the .128 is not a good =
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after crimping. They tinn and then solder the center pin on.=A0 Finding the=
.116 die and tool handle is possible but they don't know a source, other t=
han what Amphenol is recommending, quite expensive I'm sure.=A0 Given that =
you are not in "production" mode, taking the time to tin, crimp and solder =
is certainly a thorough way of obtaining a good electric/mechanical connect=
ion to either of these cables.=0A>>=A0 I think (?) that you had a follow-up=
question, or that was somebody else... I will find that again later and an=
swer it.=0A>> =0A>> =0A> One possibility for those who really insist on cri=
mping the center conductor is to take a 0.100 die and "adjusting" it with a=
small file to 0.116 which is only 0.016 larger...IE 16 thousandths of an i=
nch isn't much.=A0 OTOH they'd want to make sure the new=A0 die is properly=
marked, or identified.=0A> =0A> 73=0A> =0A> Roger (KI8RI)=0A> =0A> =0A>> 7=
3,=A0 Steve ,=A0 K1PEK,=0A>> =0A>> DAVIS RF Co.,=A0 Div. of Orion Wire Co.,=
Inc.=0A>> =0A>> Wire, Cable, RF Connectors and wire aerial parts.=A0 LMR, =
Heliax, Eupen=0A>> =0A>> Commercial / Military / & Custom Cable Design=0A>>=
=0A>> tel:=A0 978-369-1738=A0 =A0 Fax:=A0 978-369-3484=0A>> www.DavisRF.co=
m=0A>> =0A>> =0A>> =0A>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Davis -D=
avis RF Co." <sdavis@davisrf.com>=0A>> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>=0A>> =
Cc: <mspencer12345@yahoo.ca>=0A>> Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 1:26 AM=0A=
>> Subject: Crimper for Belden 9913 - Response DAVIS RF Co.=0A>> =0A>> =0A>=
> =0A>>> Mark,=A0 Ctr. conductor size for 9913 and 9913F7 is .108", so spec=
'g the .116 die makes sense.=A0 however, my crimper source indicates that t=
heir .128" is the one to use for 9913.=A0 This may not be as odd as it soun=
ds because the Belden spec can vary to +- .010, and I doubt it is on the mi=
nus side.=A0 At any rate, I am checking with a reliable source on Monday to=
see if the .128 will do the job well, I suspect so as my mfr. source for t=
he crimper and die is a very good one.=A0 Will advise on Mon.=0A>>> =0A>>> =
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DavisRF.com=0A>>> =0A>>> =0A>>> =0A>>> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 18:00:20 -0800=
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=0A>>>> Sorry for a possibly off topic post, but I'm wondering if any one h=
as any wisdom crimping N connectors onto Belden 9913F7 that they could shar=
e with me.??=0A>>>> =0A>>>> According to the Amphenol web site http://www.a=
mphenolrf.com/pdf/283.pdf?the center pin for Amphenol 9913 conectors needs =
to be crimped with a .116 inch die.?? I've looked high and low for a .116 i=
nch die for my crimper and can't find one, I do have a .128 inch die and ac=
cording to the RF parts web site that is the appropiate size for crimping 9=
913 center pins.??? (The crimp for the outer connector seems to be?a common=
.429 inch size.)=0A>>>> =0A>>>> Google searches for .116 inch dies and cri=
mpers are not turning anything up either.=0A>>>> =0A>>>> I'm wondering if t=
he amphenol connectors need a different size crimper than other common conn=
ectors ???? I've always had good results using amphenol brand connectors an=
d would like to use them going forwards.=0A>>>> =0A>>>> I've seen several o=
ther crimpers advertised for crimping 9913 connectors but they don't specif=
y the die sizes.? I'm reluctant to order one with out knowing what the die =
sizes are.=0A>>>> =0A>>>> Does any one have any practical experience they c=
an share with me about crimping N connectors to Belden 9913F7 cable ??? I'd=
really like to use crimp style connectors going forwards but I want to mak=
e sure I crimp them properly.=0A>>>> =0A>>>> 73's=0A>>>> =0A>>>> Mark=0A>>>=
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Steve:
With regards to the center conductor expanding if it is cut after removing the
dielectric, I have noticed this with 9913F7 as well. Is there special tool
or technique that can be used to minmize this ?
Best regards
Mark
VE7AFZ
From: Steve Davis -Davis RF Co. <sdavis@davisrf.com>
To: Roger (K8RI) <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Cc: mspencer12345@yahoo.ca; towertalk@contesting.com
Sent: Monday, January 5, 2009 8:01:02 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crimper for Belden 9913 - Response DAVIS RF Co.
Hi Roger,
The ctr. cond. on LMR 400 (solid) and 400 UF (strnd'd) are both .108;
however, cutting the ctr cond of the stranded 400
UF , AFTER removing the dielectric will expand the OD....and sometimes dealing
with the stranding anyway will cause it to
expand a bit .
Ref. whether crimp pins vs. clamp pins are different: for the most part
they are different, in the below around .500" OD
cables; however, some mfrs. do have a few sizes and types that they are the
same.
Ref. soldering crimp type pins: in production modes, crimps are just crimped
due to labor time/cost, but in less than
production line app's, I , and many before me, recommend a little added
security (electrically and mechanically) by
soldering the center pin of crimp types, after crimping.
As many other things, "a little of everything is involved"... not cut and dry.
Bottom line: for most ham use, crimp or clamp: both are very good
mechanically, when done right and not hard to do it
right. Crimps are less aggravating and we have excellent tools to use at
less than $ 40 for the tool, $ 23.50 for multi
cable die, and this tool is one of few out there that will let you change the
die. I've used the best commercial production
tools and this one is fine even for repeat production...ratchet release at
proper torque on die, etc.
And Roger, you are a testimony to a "satisfied crimping ham" HI
73, Steve , K1PEK,
DAVIS RF Co., Div. of Orion Wire Co., Inc.
Wire, Cable, RF Connectors and wire aerial parts. LMR, Heliax, Eupen
Commercial / Military / & Custom Cable Design
tel: 978-369-1738 Fax: 978-369-3484
www.DavisRF.com
----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger (K8RI)" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
To: "Steve Davis -Davis RF Co." <sdavis@davisrf.com>
Cc: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 9:49 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crimper for Belden 9913 - Response DAVIS RF Co.
>
> A thought here: I think he's talking about the flexible version with the
> stranded center conductor which like the LMR-
400UF is a bit larger than the solid center conductor. Although I've always
been able to get them to fit into the standard
center pins, it sometimes takes a bit of determination and care.<:-))
>
> I've also noted an inconsistency in the crimp, Vs Clamp descriptions. One
> supplier told me when I wanted crimp
connectors with solder center pins they were either one of the other, not a
mix, but I have a number of crimp connectors
for LMR-600 that use center pins designed for soldering complete with the small
solder hole drilled in the side. OTOH even
if the center pin is designed for crimping it can be soldered.
>
> Between the die sets I have for RG-8/LMR-400/9913/9913F I have both 0.100 and
> 0.128, plus the tiny ones meant for 8X
and 58 type cables.
>
> Steve Davis -Davis RF Co. wrote:
>> Mark, One of my affiliates that does
>> cable assembly/terminations indicates that the .128 is not a good die to
>> use, unless you tin the ctr conductor and find it
to be a tight fit after crimping. They tinn and then solder the center pin on.
Finding the .116 die and tool handle is possible
but they don't know a source, other than what Amphenol is recommending, quite
expensive I'm sure. Given that you are
not in "production" mode, taking the time to tin, crimp and solder is certainly
a thorough way of obtaining a good
electric/mechanical connection to either of these cables.
>> I think (?) that you had a follow-up question, or that was somebody else...
>> I will find that again later and answer it.
>>
>>
> One possibility for those who really insist on crimping the center conductor
> is to take a 0.100 die and "adjusting" it with a
small file to 0.116 which is only 0.016 larger...IE 16 thousandths of an inch
isn't much. OTOH they'd want to make sure
the new die is properly marked, or identified.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (KI8RI)
>
>
>> 73, Steve , K1PEK,
>>
>> DAVIS RF Co., Div. of Orion Wire Co., Inc.
>>
>> Wire, Cable, RF Connectors and wire aerial parts. LMR, Heliax, Eupen
>>
>> Commercial / Military / & Custom Cable Design
>>
>> tel: 978-369-1738 Fax: 978-369-3484
>> www.DavisRF.com
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Davis -Davis RF Co."
>> <sdavis@davisrf.com>
>> To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
>> Cc: <mspencer12345@yahoo.ca>
>> Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 1:26 AM
>> Subject: Crimper for Belden 9913 - Response DAVIS RF Co.
>>
>>
>>
>>> Mark, Ctr. conductor size for 9913 and 9913F7 is .108", so spec'g the .116
>>> die makes sense. however, my crimper
source indicates that their .128" is the one to use for 9913. This may not be
as odd as it sounds because the Belden spec
can vary to +- .010, and I doubt it is on the minus side. At any rate, I am
checking with a reliable source on Monday to see
if the .128 will do the job well, I suspect so as my mfr. source for the
crimper and die is a very good one. Will advise on
Mon.
>>>
>>> 73, Steve , K1PEK,
>>>
>>> DAVIS RF Co., Div. of Orion Wire Co., Inc.
>>>
>>> Wire, Cable, RF Connectors and wire aerial parts. LMR, Heliax, Eupen
>>>
>>> Commercial / Military / & Custom Cable Design
>>>
>>> tel: 978-369-1738 Fax: 978-369-3484
>>> www.DavisRF.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 18:00:20 -0800 (PST)
>>> From: Mark Spencer <mspencer12345@yahoo.ca>
>>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Crimper for Belden 9913
>>> To: towertalk@contesting.com
>>> Message-ID: <375680.81409.qm@web38802.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Sorry for a possibly off topic post, but I'm wondering if any one has any
>>>> wisdom crimping N connectors onto Belden
9913F7 that they could share with me.??
>>>>
>>>> According to the Amphenol web site
>>>> http://www.amphenolrf.com/pdf/283.pdf?the center pin for Amphenol 9913
conectors needs to be crimped with a .116 inch die.?? I've looked high and low
for a .116 inch die for my crimper and can't
find one, I do have a .128 inch die and according to the RF parts web site that
is the appropiate size for crimping 9913
center pins.??? (The crimp for the outer connector seems to be?a common .429
inch size.)
>>>>
>>>> Google searches for .116 inch dies and crimpers are not turning anything
>>>> up either.
>>>>
>>>> I'm wondering if the amphenol connectors need a different size crimper
>>>> than other common connectors ???? I've
always had good results using amphenol brand connectors and would like to use
them going forwards.
>>>>
>>>> I've seen several other crimpers advertised for crimping 9913 connectors
>>>> but they don't specify the die sizes.? I'm
reluctant to order one with out knowing what the die sizes are.
>>>>
>>>> Does any one have any practical experience they can share with me about
>>>> crimping N connectors to Belden 9913F7
cable ??? I'd really like to use crimp style connectors going forwards but I
want to make sure I crimp them properly.
>>>>
>>>> 73's
>>>>
>>>> Mark
>>>> VE7AFZ
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>
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