[TowerTalk] Buryflex Conector Help

[Tom W1ALZ Nicholson]

Don't know which method you are using? Crimp/solder or solder/solder. I 
use crimp/solder. Get my connectors from www.therfc.com item #RFC 
17-03Z, have not had any problems with center conductor. I've run into 
this problem in the past with ABR Industries PN:25400F RG/8U cable. Was 
able to get it thru BUT only if I did not twist the center conductor & 
wrapped it with thin solid are and tinned the end LIGHTLY, removed the 
wrapped wire & installed. Real PITA!!!! I no longer use it!

I'm sure you'll get many good ideas from your question.

73, Tom W1ALZ


On 11/6/2015 12:19 AM, Tony wrote:
> All:
>
> Davis RF Buryflex cable is a great product, but I'm finding it 
> difficult to get the center conductor inside the connector pin without 
> fraying the stranded wire. I'm using a coax prep tool and keeping the 
> center conductor from becoming deformed, but it seems the connector 
> that Davis RF recommends (RFU-507-SI) needs more chamfering on the pin 
> to help prevent this problem.
>
> I was thinking about tinning the tip of center conductor and then 
> grinding it to a point with Dremel tool or maybe using a drill bit to 
> add more chamfer to the pin.
>
> Maybe there's a connector out there that's easier to install? Any 
> suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> 73, Tony
>
>
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