[TowerTalk] Crimp Tool for LMR-600

[Roger (K8RI)]

James C. Hall, MD wrote:
> Roger:
>
> Davis RF doesn't have such an item on their web site. If you can tell me
> where to get one of these piston crimpers for less than a C note, I'm in.
> I'll get my own instead of bugging my cell comm. guy.
>   
Call 'em and see what they say.  Steve is often on here so he may show up.

I'll start hunting to see if I can find where I bought the thing.  I've 
had it for a while so who knows where the paper work is. It's not a 
ratcheting crimper, but it has the holes to mount the parts. With that 
leverage it doesn't need them.

I'd go out to the shop and look through the note books, but it's 2:15 AM 
and pouring rain.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> 73, Jamie
> WB4YDL
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Roger (K8RI)
> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:54 PM
> To: Tower and HF antenna construction topics.
> Cc: vic.w4vic at verizon.net
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crimp Tool for LMR-600
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> James C. Hall, MD wrote:
>   
>> Hi Vic:
>>
>> Normally I use a piston-type crimper for LMR-600 with a precision die.
>>     
> This
>   
>> isn't cheap and runs about $300. Check out RF Parts -
>>   
>>     
> I also use the piston type for LMR-600 but it was well less than $100. I 
> don't remember where I purchased that one, but it might be worthwhile to 
> check with Steve Davis to see what they might have.  I use a more or 
> less standard type with interchangeable dies for RG58, 8X, 8, LMR400, 
> etc and then the piston type for LMR600.
>
> 73
>
> Roger (K8RI)
>   
>> http://www.rfparts.com/coax_accessories.html . I usually can borrow one
>>     
> from
>   
>> my local cell communications shop owner who happens to also be a ham. :)
>>
>> 73, Jamie
>> WB4YDL
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
>> [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Vic Culver
>> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:09 PM
>> To: Tower Talk Reflector
>> Subject: [TowerTalk] Crimp Tool for LMR-600
>>
>> Gentlemen, there are two adverts in QST magazine offering "Commercial 
>> Grade" ratcheting crimp tools with two dies for LMR-400, 9913, RG-213, 
>> etc. coax cable at sale prices (list price $100.00).  I am unaware as to 
>> whether an additional die can be purchased to accommodate LMR-600 cable 
>> and would call to inquire except that I've been 'warned off' this 
>> product by someone who purchased a similar device and discovered that 
>> the die does not close properly resulting in 'loose crimp connections.'
>>
>> Does anyone here have specific experience with these (or this type) of 
>> crimp tool and, if so, what would your advice be to someone looking for 
>> casual use of such a tool?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any comment you care to make.  73,  Vic, W4VIC
>>
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