[TowerTalk] Stripping LMR-600

[Roger (K8RI)]

Tommy Alderman wrote:
> Thanks Roger. Can you also cut the braid shield and the dielectric with that
> stripping tool?
>   

Yes, it's one of the "twist" type.  You stick one end over the end of 
the coax and make a couple of twists, then turn around and use the other 
end.  That leaves the coax ready for the connector. It's even easier to 
use than the 2 and 3 blade strippers for RG-8 and LMR-400 style cables 
and almost as easy as the RG-6 strippers for compression fittings.  OTOH 
I've never seen any stripper other than a box cutter do a decent job on 
LMR Ultra flex.  The rubber like jacket is terrible when it comes to 
strippers as it moves and bunches up. Davis BuryFlex(TM) is also easy to 
strip.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> Thanks again.
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> 73,
>
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> Tom - W4BQF
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> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 8:38 AM
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> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Stripping LMR-600
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> Tommy Alderman wrote:
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>> What is the recommended tool for stripping LMR-600 for a type-N connector?
>> Do most of you use just a sharp blade and careful measurements or do you
>> recommend the purchase of a stripping tool? If you use a stripping tool,
>>     
> can
>   
>> you give me a model number and a source please? I'm going to be doing a
>> limited quantity of less than ten connectors.
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> I purchased one through Davis (Orion Wire). Works just fine.
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> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
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>> Thanks for any information.
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>> Tom - W4BQF
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