On 9/30/2011 2:25 AM, K8RI on TT wrote:
> I'd have to actually compare both connectors, but I think you will find
> that it takes a bit of extra hand work as the crimp and clamp connectors
> require slightly different lengths of insulation and shield be stripped
> back.
I thought so Roger, but I wouldn't mind having to trim here and there. I
ordered a bunch of UHF crimp connectors from RF Parts (RFU-508-X) and
was hoping DX Engineering's 808X stripper would work ok. Looks like I'll
have to get my box cutter out ; )
> Their view of 8X and mine differ a bit as I've never seen 8X that didn't
> have the soft jacket. CNT-240 has a jacket that is quite stiff.
I noticed the Jacket on LMR-240UF is very soft as well. It doesn't seem
adhere to the braid so it slides along the coax.
I'm going to order the DXE tool tomorrow morning. Will let you know how
it goes with the RFU-508-X crimp connectors.
Thanks,
Tony
> On 9/30/2011 1:19 AM, Tony wrote:
>> All,
>>
>> Does anyone know if the DX Engineering coax strippers can be used for
>> both crimp-on and solder connectors? I need to make a bunch of LMR-240
>> jumpers with crimp-on connectors and was wondering if the DXE-UT-808X
>> was suitable for the job.
>>
>> http://www.dxengineering.com/Parts.asp?ID=2375&PLID=138&SecID=127&DeptID=36&PartNo=DXE-UT-808X
>> <http://www.dxengineering.com/Parts.asp?ID=2375&PLID=138&SecID=127&DeptID=36&PartNo=DXE-UT-808X>
> I'd have to actually compare both connectors, but I think you will find
> that it takes a bit of extra hand work as the crimp and clamp connectors
> require slightly different lengths of insulation and shield be stripped
> back. Although I have strippers for crimp and clamp, N and UHF
> connectors to fit most cables, I often resort to box cutters. CNT-240
> is particularly fussy about stripping tools be properly adjusted and as
> I mentioned before, it has a very fragile shield. Still with care, you
> can make good, solid connections.
>
> Their view of 8X and mine differ a bit as I've never seen 8X that didn't
> have the soft jacket. CNT-240 has a jacket that is quite stiff.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Tony
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