[TowerTalk] Crimp Connector Tool

[Paul Christensen]

Jim,

I'm not normally one for going against a manufacturer's assembly
instructions, but K6MHE's installation method with a reducer is vastly
superior to that suggested by Amphenol.  It works especially well with
RG-400 and silver-plated UG reducers.  This method has been posted to the
list in the past but newcomers may have an interest.  Try just one and see
if you can't stop making more.  

Installation is even easier when a bench vise is available.  Insert the
cable into the vise straight up and adjust the cable so that when the
reducer slides on, it rests on top of the jaws, making soldering a snap.
With this method, even the cable cutting dimensions are less critical.  

 https://www.zaarc.org/PL-259_w_reducer_Assembly.pdf

Paul, W9AC

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Jim Brown
Sent: Wednesday, January 8, 2020 3:14 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crimp Connector Tool

On 1/8/2020 7:24 AM, Keith Dutson wrote:
> While the cost may seem excessive, keep in mind these are made from 
> the best
> RG-400 cable available to ABR, and normally shipped to commercial 
> communications customers.

It's at least 50% labor. First quality RG400 (Harbour Industries) costs
about $2.50/ft from good ebay vendors. Don' know cost of the crimps, but
83-1SP with silver reducer is about $4.50 if you buy in quantity. So
materials cost for a 6 ft jumper is about $25. I'm long retired, so my time
comes pretty cheap. :)

73, Jim K9YC
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