[Amps] Decline of homebrewing?

[Roger (K8RI)]

Good I idea Bill, as professional looking connections  with crimp 
connectors and the glue coated heat shrink (commonly called Flooded) are 
fast and easy with a properly adjusted prep tool. Physically prepared 
that way is much stronger and more durable physically than the typical 
assembly. Properly set up, a person should be able to do two every few 
minutes

BTW cables and wiring used in aircraft MUST be crimped. No soldering is 
allowed because of the high vibration environment.

I typically purchase 8X, BuryFlex(TM), and LMR400 by 500 and 1000 ft 
rolls so I usually have a lot on hand. I have nearly a full roll of 
standard 8x spare as I just purchased a full spool of 8XLL to use 
instead.  Typically the 8X will handle the legal limit with low SWR, but 
with more loss than the larger and much heavier coax cables.  8X also 
has much less wind resistance.

8XLL also makes good and very flexible jumpers in the station so I think 
a bunch of two and three ft jumpers would go fast.  Larger cables like 
LMR400 and BuryFlex(TM)?  Typically those are cut to length, but you 
could do that right there at the swap while they wait.  No cutting for 
I'll be back later unless they pay money up front  for a length stated 
in writing.  None of this, I'd like 145 feet with N-type connectors and 
I'll pay when I pick it up. <:-)

73, Roger (K8RI)

On 1/5/2017 3:36 AM, Bill Turner wrote:
> It occurs to me that one could have some fun and make a few bucks
> homebrewing coax cable assemblies. I would suggest using crimp style
> PL-259 connectors and making up a variety of lengths. You cold sell
> them at your local club, hamfests, on eHam or eBay, etc, etc. Learn
> how to do a really professional job and get a good reputation and the
> world will beat a path to your door.
>
> I would seal them with adhesive type heat shrink tubing. Also be aware
> that there are two different sizes  of center conductors in the RG-213
> style coax, the difference being only a few thousandths, but critical
> for a good crimp. IMHO a properly done crimp is better than soldered,
> especially where vibration or flexing will happen, such as outdoors,
> hanging off an antenna.
>
> Just a thought - have fun!
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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