[TowerTalk] Crimp tool for cable ends

[Larry stowell]

-----Original Message-----
Dan
I got mine from RF Parts and am very pleased with it, it even has a nice case. I had an off brand
"cheap" it worked but the heads of the set screws that held the dies striped. I use the DX
Engineering stripper, cable cutters and the little nippers to trim the braid. Excellent.

73 Larry K1ZW 




From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mike
Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 6:57 AM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crimp tool for cable ends

On 12/28/2010 7:52 PM, Dan Evans wrote:
> I am considering taking the plunge and buying my first crimp tool to
> install coax connectors.  Currently I solder all of my connectors, but
> this is a slow process and from what I have read crimp connections are
> now just as good, if not better.
>
> I normally use LMR400, RG8, or RG8X cable, and I will be installing
> PL-259's and N connectors.
>
> Can you recommend a good set of affordable crimpers?  If you were buying
> a set for your station, what would you buy?
>
> Thanks,
>
> 73
> Dan