[TowerTalk] Crimp or Solder

[Jim Lux]

At 07:27 AM 6/21/2007, Pat Barthelow wrote:

>Hello Greg,
>Uh - Oh...
>
>This is almost like the true north thread.   Well discussed, addressed,
>here.
>Crimp Connectors seem to have every thing...Reliability, speed/ease of
>installation, longevity, if proper tools are used.  Especially good choice
>in your situation.   Preferred method for Aircraft installations, though for
>BNCs and N connectors, not PL-259s.


I'd agree.  The only disadvantage is the cost of the tool. You need 
both a good stripper that does *exactly* the right strip of the coax 
AND a crimper and dies that *match* the connector you're 
using.  There are lots of slightly different connectors, and crimping 
with the wrong die will almost work right.