[TowerTalk] Crimp Tool for LMR-600

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

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-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of James C. Hall, MD
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:29 PM
To: 'Tower and HF antenna construction topics.'
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crimp Tool for LMR-600

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.

73, Jamie
WB4YDL

-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[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



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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