[Amps] Topband: PL259 type connectors for RG11

[Jay Bromley]

Paul, something like this:  DX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector
Hand Tools and Tool Kits DXE-UT-CRMP2-8X
<https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-ut-crmp2-8x?rrec=true>  The
ratchet action seems to work well.  Much like Anderson Power Pole ratchet
crimper with the proper die set.  I also use the adhesive shrink tubing
with the glue inside.  I made up over 1000 feet for two different DX
expeditions and all the 100 and 200 foot runs came home with no failures.
73 de w5jay/jay..

On Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 7:45 PM Paul Christensen <w9ac at arrl.net> wrote:

> I'm curious if standard UHF crimp dies work on the DXE "Next Gen"
> connectors.  If not, what crimp tool/dies are folks using?
>
> For the last several years, I've been using RF Industries' RFU-507-ST
> crimp connectors on RG-213 and RG-11 class cables.  After crimping the
> center pin on cables with a stranded inner, I'll flow a small amount of
> solder.  Whether the concern is valid or not, I don’t trust the cold-weld
> action of a crimped connection on a stranded inner conductor.
>
> Paul, W9AC
>
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