I wouldn't buy the expensive crimp tools for the
EZ-series, either. However, if a person watches & waits,
they can be had on ebay for a whole lot less. I got the
tool + die for 600 once, and later the tool + die for 400 --
less than $75 each time. And using them with real
Times Microwave connectors is really really neat --
never thought I'd like crimp connectors, but these are
a treat. The TM videos you mentioned are indeed
very helpful.
The UHF connectors are hard to find (other than standard
retail), and are >$20, but the Ns can often be found
on ebay for much less than retail -- I think the commercial
guys are moving away from type N.
Maybe you could borrow the tools from someone. The
LMR-600 and -400 is good stuff -- you'll like the EZ
connectors, IF you have the right tools.
--
Dave NØRQ
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Q Meeker" <wqmeeker@iastate.edu>
To: <TowerTalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 17:03
Subject: [TowerTalk] Connectors for LMR-600
>
>
> I will be putting up some antennas at a new location in about six weeks. I
> have acquired some Times Microwave (TM) LMR-400 and LMR-600 at a good
> price
> for the runs to and up the tower (about 200 feet total) and intend to use
> something like LMR-400UF around the rotator, as has been suggested
> previously on this reflector.
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