[TowerTalk] Connectors for LMR-600

[Dave NØRQ]

I wouldn't buy the expensive crimp tools for the
EZ-series, either.  However, if a person watches & waits,
they can be had on ebay for a whole lot less.  I got the
tool + die for 600 once, and later the tool + die for 400 --
less than $75 each time.  And using them with real
Times Microwave connectors is really really neat --
never thought I'd like crimp connectors, but these are
a treat.  The TM videos you mentioned are indeed
very helpful.

The UHF connectors are hard to find (other than standard
retail), and are >$20, but the Ns can often be found
on ebay for much less than retail -- I think the commercial
guys are moving away from type N.

Maybe you could borrow the tools from someone.  The
LMR-600 and -400 is good stuff -- you'll like the EZ
connectors, IF you have the right tools.

-- 
Dave NØRQ



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William Q Meeker" <wqmeeker at iastate.edu>
To: <TowerTalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 17:03
Subject: [TowerTalk] Connectors for LMR-600


>
>
> I will be putting up some antennas at a new location in about six weeks. I
> have acquired some Times Microwave (TM) LMR-400 and LMR-600 at a good 
> price
> for the runs to and up the tower (about 200 feet total) and intend to use
> something like LMR-400UF around the rotator, as has been suggested
> previously on this reflector.