[TowerTalk] Coax Stripping Tool For RG8X & Crimp Style PL259

[Perry K4PWO]

Another source for connectors and tools is "The RF Connection" at
http://therfc.com/
Very good prices on quality crimp connectors...

RFC17-03Z
PL-259 RG-8X, LMR240, LMR240UF, RG-59 CRIMP/SOLDER, SILVER body, TEFLON
dielectric
$2.00 each

Perry K4PWO

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim
Smith
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 4:52 AM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Coax Stripping Tool For RG8X & Crimp Style PL259

Dick

I found the following in the back pages of QST.  ALWAYS a good place to
start.

DX Engineering has this stuff.  They sell a rather unusual style of cable
stripping tool, the DXE UT-8213 stripper for 0.405" OD cable and the UT-808X
for RG-8X size cable.  See their web site for a list of cables which they
will handle.

To see how to use it check out http://orcadxcc.org/ and look under Tech Tips
for how to use it for RG-213 and LMR-400.  The same method should apply for
RG-8X.

DXE will sell you a crimping tool which will work for both coax and Anderson
Power Poles.

They have Amphenol Connex 182115-10 UHF Male Crimp Connectors for RG-8X

Also, Quicksilver Radio has this stuff.  They'll even sell you a tool kit
with strippers for RG58 size cable and the .405" dia. cables, a crimper for
both coax and Power Poles and a coax cutter.

Who needs a coax cutter?  If you don't already have one, you do.  They cut
the coax very cleanly and leave it nice and round so you don't have problems
fitting the connector.  The same cannot be said for side cutters or hack
saws (or, shudder, cold chisels).

73, Jim	VE7FO



On 2014-07-22 19:36, Dick, K2ZR wrote:
> GE,
>
> Does anyone know of a good Coax Stripping Tool For RG8X & Crimp Style
PL259?
> There are plenty of Coax Stripping Tools For RG8X and solder style 
> PL259s but I don't seem to be able to find one for crimp style 259s
>
> Thanks & 73,
>
> Dick, K2ZR
>
>
>
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