I've been using the DX Eng supplied PL design for 8X and their LMR400
version, also Amphenol RG8 crimp. On both the RG8X-LL from Davis and
DXE's RG8X and DXE 400MAX (I think it is called) and Buryflex. I do
subscribe to K3LR's comment that crimp is a must for foam insulation
coax. For solid PE coax PL's, I will use up my inventory of Amphenol
solder PL's.
Crimp tools are the stock ones for these coax sizes. I only use solder
center pin connectors. btw RG400 and RG142 double silver shield TFE
coax did require odd size crimp tools. Same for RG178/179. Mixes of PL
and BNC crimps on these. My check for a good crimp is to try to pull
the connector off with force that feels right for the coax type before
soldering the pin. Maybe there is a spec for this.
The waterproofing detail is a bit different but always adhesive lined
heat shrink PL barrel to coax which IMO makes the #33 tape overwrap work
better. The permanent outdoor weatherproofing follows with the Andrew
butyl tape, more #33 and acrylic spray 2 coats.
Usually 50+ inches of rain here, .1" inch at a time, all the time.
Grant KZ1W
Redmond, WA
On 1/5/2020 15:56, Don wrote:
One of my New Year Resolutions is to move from slobbering the coax to
connector to crimp ons. Based on the comments I read last year on the
topic at this site it seemed that most all feel that this process is
faster and as reliable if not better than the solder approach.
Looking these tools up I see many different ones available and during
the last year I neglected to keep notes.
I'd appreciate input from those with experience with the crimp on
connection, particularity in a wet (this is the OR coast) salt air
environment. Nothing gets buried and goes from the shack hanging from a
long SS cable to the interconnection box, then to and up the tower.
So what brand/source of tool works best for you? And who is a good
source for quality UHF crimp on style connectors? My coax of choice is
typically RG-8X and 213, in that diameter range.
Has anyone seen a sort of Consumer Reports listing of the crimp on
connector tools and/or connector suppliers by quality factors?
Don W7WLL
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
TowerTalk mailing list
TowerTalk@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
|