[TowerTalk] Crimp on Coax connectors

[Bert]

Most professional installers crimp the coax connectors when possible.
If it's good enough for them, it's good for me!

Bert VE3NR



On 9/6/2019 11:09 AM, Robert Harmon wrote:
> Tony,
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> The reason is that some of us old school hams like myself have always soldered the connectors in the past and now after adopting the
> new crimp connectors, are still anal about soldering the center pin. Maybe it is not really needed for insurance on the center pin electrical
> connection, and yes it is aother step, but it makes me feel better.  hihi
>
> Bob
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>> On Sep 6, 2019, at 7:42 AM, tony.kaz--- via TowerTalk <towertalk at contesting.com> wrote:
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>> A few years back I switched over from soldered to crimped PL-259 connectors whenever I need to replace or make up a new cable. The connectors I buy are for crimping both the shield and center conductor. Why would I want to also solder the center conductor after crimping? What does that buy me? Doesn't that defeat the reason for buying crimp connectors - ease of installation?
>> 73,
>> N2TK, Tony
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Chuck Gooden
>> Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2019 11:40 PM
>> To: towertalk at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crimp on Coax connectors
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>> According to the specification the center pin is soldered, so DO NOT Attempt to crimp the center pin.
>>
>> Purchase some proper coax prep tools it will make the easier and more consistant.
>>
>> DX Engineering  sells the prep tools, crimpers, and connectors. Be sure to use Amphenol connectors with the correct part number for the cable your using.
>>
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>> Chuck K9LC
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>> On 9/5/2019 10:23 PM, Wayne Kline wrote:
>>> I 3rd the option of Crimped shield. Soldered center conductor .
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>>> Works for me
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>>> Wayne W3EA
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>>> From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> on behalf of Jim
>>> Rhodes <jim at rhodesend.net>
>>> Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2019 11:14:32 PM
>>> To: Bert <balmemo at sympatico.ca>
>>> Cc: TowerTalk at contesting.com <towertalk at contesting.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crimp on Coax connectors
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>>> I always put a little flux on the center conductor before I crimp it,
>>> then solder.
>>>
>>> On Thu, Sep 5, 2019 at 10:08 PM Bert <balmemo at sympatico.ca> wrote:
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>>>> I always solder the pin, regardless!
>>>>
>>>> Bert VE3NR
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>>>> On 9/5/2019 10:22 PM, Jon Pearl - W4ABC wrote:
>>>>> Hi Bob,
>>>>>
>>>>> Every site that I've visited dealing with this product shows them to
>>>>> be crimp/solder connectors...
>>>>>
>>>>> https://www.amphenolrf.com/182102.html
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 73,
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Jon Pearl - W4ABC
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 9/5/2019 12:07 PM, W3YY wrote:
>>>>>> Julio -
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I use the DX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Tool Kit, the
>>>>>> DX Engineering RG-213 cable, and Amphenol 182102 no solder crimp
>>>>>> connectors (both shield and pin are crimped - no soldering
>>>>>> required).  This combination has provided beautiful results for me
>>>>>> without any problems.  I will never go back to PL-259's that
>>>>>> require solder.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amphenol UHF crimp connectors from DX Engineering are reasonably
>>>>>> priced but can usually be found at slightly lower cost from the
>>>>>> major electronic parts suppliers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 73, Bob - W3YY
>>>>>>
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