[Amps] Topband: PL259 type connectors for RG11

[Jim]

This is the same basic crimper that RF industries sells (ratchet type). 
As long as you use the proper sized die, you should be fine.

Thanks
73
Jim W7RY

On 4/8/2021 8:08 PM, Jay Bromley wrote:
> 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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