[TowerTalk] LMR-600: Crimp or Clamp Connectors?

[James C. Hall, MD]

Yes, I use quite a bit of LMR-600, a very nice 1/2" cable. You will need the H4 piston crimper - I borrowed one from the local cable/tower guy. I run LMR-600 from the SPG to the tower, then Bury-Flex up the tower and in close to the radios. I've used both crimp and clamp and prefer crimp.

73, Jamie
WB4YDL

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> On Jun 4, 2015, at 6:28 AM, Richard Thorne <rthorne at rthorne.net> wrote:
> 
> I'm going to replace all of the RG213 coax on my current tower with LMR-600.  I've been researching connectors.
> 
> Looks like there are two varieties, crimp and clamp connectors. After watching a few you tube videos of the installation process of both, I'm leaning towards the crimp type.  It does require a good crimp tool, but it looks a little more robust than the clamp variety.
> 
> Any opinions out there if one is better than the other?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Rich - N5ZC
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