> I've been using crimp type for quite a while now. As time progresses,
> contrary to Peter, I'm switching over to all crimp type as they are so
> much faster and more secure. Proper cable prep, and the proper tools
> are critical.
I forgot to add that the jacket should extend *into* the crimp band up
to, but not into the actual crimp.
I believe there are several web pages that show how the connectors
should fit. Possibly on one of the suppliers
http://www.bcdxc.org/pl259_crimp_on_connectors.htm covers it reasonably
well, but there are better step-by-step sites explaining how and why the
jacket should extend into the band. One thing they show is a crimp
type UHF connector with the center pin being soldered which is the way I
do it as well.
BTW that smaller ID of the tip on the center conductor identifies it as
a crimp type. I've never had a problem fitting the solid center
conductor of LMR-400 through these. LMR-UF OTOH did require reaming out
the tip enough to remove metal.
73
Roger (K8RI)
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