[Amps] UHF CONNECTORS AND CRIMP DIES

[Paul Christensen]

> When you look at the RFI Product Sheet for EACH coaxial connector, you are 
> provided:
> Cable Group Type that connector is designed for (largely based on O.D. of 
> coax cable);
> Coaxial Cable preparation (dimensions for proper insulation cutting);
> Crimp Dimension desired for Center and Outer conductor of coax cable.

Taking it a step further, I've not seen a manufacturer create a table that 
matches the four important pieces of information needed to ensure the job is 
completed correctly.  (1) RF connector P/N; (2) coax type; (3) die size; and 
(4) multi-level stripper/prep tool(s) P/N.  The last one is sorely missing 
from manufacturer's datasheets.  This would be great information to be 
included on the ARRL website and/or in a future ARRL Handbook with matching 
CD.

Until you can align these pieces of information together, crimping several 
different connector/cable sizes can be very frustrating.  I've wasted many 
connectors and many feet of coax over the years when I had to make guesses.

Paul, W9AC