[TowerTalk] Crimp Connector Tools?

[Larry Banks]

Hi Eric,

I agree with Jim.

When I switched to crimp connectors I had a long conversation with Steve at 
Davis RF.  He was very helpful in educating me about crimp connectors.  I 
bought my tools from Steve, and now buy (mostly) BuryFlex and all of my 
connectors from Davis RF.  If I get low, I buy 10 to get the price break and 
restock "just in case."

73 -- Larry -- W1DYJ



-----Original Message----- 
From: Jim Thomson
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2016 13:06
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Crimp Connector Tools?

Date: Sat, 14 May 2016 11:45:23 -0400
From: Eric Rosenberg <ericrosenberg.dc at gmail.com>
To: Tower Talk Mailing List <towertalk at contesting.com>
Subject: [TowerTalk] Crimp Connector Tools?

I suffer from significantly diminished fine motor skills and
proprioception (the sense of the relative position of neighboring parts
of the body and strength of effort being employed in movement) of my
left hand, and am unable to install solder-on connectors.

In light of the fascinating discussion of connectors, I have the
following question regarding the installation of connectors on RG-8X,
RG-213, LMR-240, LMR-400 and "Buryflex" (DavisRF or DX Engineering)
cables. I'm not sure which ones I'll be using as I re-build my station
this summer.

Who are the recommended connector manufacturers of crimp-on connectors
for these different size cables, and what tools do I need to install
them. I've noted that ratcheted crimpers range from $15 to $400, and
that Times Microwave makes their own connectors and tools for their LMR
series cables.

While I acknowledge that there is often a direct correlation between
cost and quality, this is an instance where I need guidance.

Thanks & 73,
Eric W3DQ

##  I bought my crimp tool and dies from  Davis  RF.   Also bought the
connectors  from Steve  Davis as well.  Several different size dies
will fit the crimp  tool, for doing different size connectors, like for
LMR-600,  RG-213,  RG-58  etc.   So if you are just doing just
RG-213, then you only require one die.   And lotsa connectors, get
loads of em, like a lifetime supply.   Then u get a bulk price, cheaper
on shipping.   Drives me nuts when you require 5 x  connectors, and only
have  2-3 left...and the price has gone up. Meanwhile  your project is  put
on hold till they arrive.   Figure out what you need, add  25-50% , then be
done with it.  And dont tell your friends you have a crimp tool, die, and
connectors.

Jim   VE7RF



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