[TowerTalk] Buryflex Conector Help

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

I use a lot of Buryflex(tm) with both N and UHF connectors.  The twist 
on the center conductor requires care.  Too much twist and it's too 
large, too little and individual strands tend to catch and buckle up.
I cut the center conductor a bit long to make sure it fits. After 
crimping or soldering, I just cut it flush with the end of the connector 
center pin.  I do use a cable prep tool, which can sometimes take a bit 
of learning and adjustment.  OTOH I find Buryflex one of the easier 
cables to strip.

As for the twist, I slide the center conductor between my thumb and 
first two fingers, gently compressing the strands, but trying to 
maintain the original twist.

73

Roger  (K8RI)



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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