[TowerTalk] crimp on pl259s

[Roger (K8RI)]

>  check out this for crimp on info and tools.
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> http://www.bcdxc.org/pl259_crimp_on_connectors.htm

First I'd like to commend VE7BZ for putting together such a nice and through 
page on crimping connectors.

A couple of comments on the process.  I don't claim the way I do it is 
better, but I prefer it.

I much prefer the 3 blade coax strippers such as the one RFParts sells for 
$40 something.
Clip it over the coax, spin it around a couple of times, and pull toward the 
end of the coax. That is IF and I emphasize the IF, the tool is adjusted 
correctly. Neither type of stripper works nearly as well on rubber jacketed 
coax such as the ultraflex which is where I prefer the "That looks about 
right" approach. Unfortunately most of us used a lot of coax to develop a 
feel for "That looks about right". In either case the stripper is not 
essential for making a good crimp. OTOH it can make it a whale of a lot 
easier, but YMMV. <:-)) Let's face it, some of us have trouble making 
connections even with all the best tools.  Me? I have no problems with 
connectors and use both the stripper and "That looks about right" 
approaches. HOWEVER when it comes to carpentry I can't cut a board in two 
and put it back together straight and yes that is with the good tools.

Two things I do differently.  I solder the center connector last rather than 
before the crimp and when I trim the braid I trim it just short enough to 
allow the crimp sleeve to fit flush against the back of the connector with 
no braid showing.  I have not found dimensions critical when using crimp 
connectors. Within reason I find them more forgiving than the solder type.

73

Roger (K8RI)
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