After using the "right" tool for the job I would never go back to a
razor knife, especially for RG6 cable. The tool is so fast and with the
compression connectors you can cut your time down considerably. Same
for the RG8/8X type tools. far far far easier.
Mike W0MU
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On 5/26/2012 4:48 PM, Phil Snyder wrote:
> Well I am adding a 8 port switch another couple of antennas bringing me
> up to 12 + in the system and it will probably get put into use in both
> of the clubs I belong to. I bet it will get used more than enough.
>
> Besides, I love gadgets.
>
> Phil
> N9LAH
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> On 5/26/2012 4:04 PM, Frank wrote:
>> Out of curiosity, I am wondering why you need a cable prep tool. Are
>> you going into business preping cables?
>> I use a pocket knife and dikes. The six or so cables a year I have to
>> prep don't justify gearing up for production quantities.
>>
>> Phil Snyder wrote:
>>
>>> Tnx for the replies. Guess I didn't dig quite deep enough on the web
>>> page for the tool.
>>>
>>> Phil
>>> N9LAH
>>>
>>> On 5/25/2012 8:21 PM, Phil Snyder wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Does anyone know if this tool, the DXE-UT-8213 designed to prep RG-8
>>>> LMR-400 etc. will work on RG-11? I am thinking not as I thought part of
>>>> the 50/75 ohm characteristic came from the spacing of the shield from
>>>> the center ( I may also be completely wrong on that point). I could be
>>>> all wet on this one as well but figured this might be the place to find
>>>> the right answer, flame or not.
>>>>
>>>> Phil
>>>>
>>>> N9LAH
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