[TowerTalk] Crimp Connector Tools?

[Mike Reublin NF4L]

Eric -

I use BuryFlex and I buy my crimp-on connectors from them. My crimp tool is from http://www.hamcq.com/crimping-tool-frame-ratcheting-handle-crimper-clone.html
73, Mike NF4L
> On May 14, 2016, at 11:45 AM, Eric Rosenberg <ericrosenberg.dc at gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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 "Bury-flex" (DavisRF or DX Engineering) cables. I'm not sure which ones I'll be using as I re-build my station this summer.
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> 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.
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> While I acknowledge that there is often a direct correlation between cost and quality, this is an instance where I need guidance.
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> Thanks & 73,
> Eric W3DQ
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