[TowerTalk] Crimp Connector Tools?

[Thomas Noel]

I am the Technical Officer for the Coos County Oregon ARES/RACES group, and tasked with maintenance of our installed equipment county-wide. I use only crimped connectors purchased from Davis RF or DXEngineering, and I use the tool set sold by High Sierra Communications Products. This is a very modest priced set that includes the ratcheting crimper with two dies, 2 cable prep/stripping tools, cable cutter, and the screwdriver needed to change dies, all in a sturdy foam fitted plastic case.

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Thomas W Noel
KF7RSF

> On May 14, 2016, at 10:18 AM, Larry Banks <larryb.w1dyj at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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