[TowerTalk] Crimp Connector Tools?

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

Having the same problem, I wish you luck on recovery. It's been nearly 
three years, yet every so often I notice significant improvements.  
Continued rehab still works even if I have to do it at home.  Just a 
week ago, I was finally able to hold solder with my left hand if I can 
rest the hand on a solid desk.

All that said., I use, BuryFlex, LMR-400, LMR-600, 8X, and RG-400.  
www.rogerhalstead.com
Like some others Steve has given me some helpful advise.  I use almost 
all crimp connectors.  Although Times Wire offers their own tools and 
connectors, I do use their N-type connectors for LMR-600, but standard 
tools for LMR-400 and 600.
Check with Steve!

73 es good luck,

Roger (K8RI)


On 5/14/2016 Saturday 11:45 AM, Eric Rosenberg wrote:
> 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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Roger (K8RI)


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