[TowerTalk] Connectors and cable prep tools for Times LMR-400

[J. Hector Garcia XE2K]

Dick:

to make the things easy:

use the UHF connectors silver plated,  this ones take very easy the  Solder.   N you can use the 2 pieces uhf style connector,   both types of connectors you can get in HRO and others places, ebay is another option sometimes expensive other cheap

the LMR 400 is a very easy to handle ,  i use a lot of that cable  in my work and my station.  

you only need a very sharp knife a  card board  knife is the best price option  . cut the 3/4 inch  jacket- braid-foil-foam  , remove  all leaving just the center , take care of the center. later remove 1/2 inch of jacket , check for braid in the foam and  put the external part of the connector first   later the center  put with your hand , later use a vise grip tread all  until you see the braid  in the holes.

very easy task ,  easier put connectors in LMR400 than 9913 , 213 rg8     the jacket is harder and gives the oportunity to tread with out much movement.

XE2K


On 07 Sep 2005 15:33 PDT you wrote:

> I'm going to be installing a number of runs of Times LMR 400 coax.  I have
> one VHF antenna that needs an N connector and 7 runs for HF antennas that
> I'd prefer to use UHF connectors for (all the HF antennas and shack
> connectors are UHF connectors, and I would prefer not to debate here the
> relative merits of N versus UHF connectors).
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> I have had mixed success installing "normal" solder-on Amphenol PL-259 male
> UHF connectors.  I don't really enjoy the process, nor am I confident of
> their long-term viability when I install connectors.  I have more than a
> dozen connectors to install.
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> I'd like to pick the brain of someone who has used some of the newer style
> connectors for Times LMR 400.  What do you use for UHF connectors?  N
> connectors?  Times Microwave offers connectors and I have a copy of RF
> Industry's connector catalog.  What do hams really use for LMR 400?
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> I see that there are some cable prep tools available that appear to strip
> the coax to the right length for certain specific connectors.  Any
> experience to share here? 
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> Thanks & 73 de Dick, K6KR
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