[TowerTalk] Crimp Connector Tools?

[Scott Souva]

I have the RF Industries RFA-4005 Crimp Tool Kit (with dies). I purchased 
mine from RFParts.com. The crimper works great with both name-brand 
(Amphenol) UHF connectors as well as cheapo eBay connectors.

Scott KG2S

-----Original Message----- 
From: Eric Rosenberg
Sent: Saturday, May 14, 2016 11:45 AM
To: Tower Talk Mailing List
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
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