[TowerTalk] 7-16 DIN female LMR400 Crimp?

[Steve Maki]

On 5/17/2013 6:35 PM, Jim Miller wrote:
> I've never assembled one of these. Does the center conductor come out and
> get soldered before inserting the connector on the coax for crimping?

Depends which one you have. The center pin solder type will generally 
ship with the center pin loose in the bag. That type is usually for the 
"UF" (stranded center conductor) cable. If it seems to be captured in 
the connector, it's a non-solder type - you just trim the center 
connector to the right length, usually 1/4", bevel the edge, and push it 
in. You'll feel the insertion resistance and a slight give as it mates 
up. The non-solder type is a better choice for standard LMR400.

-Steve K8LX