There are crimp tools, and there are crimp tools. The not-so-good inexpensive
crimp tools depend on how strong you can squeeze to make a "good"?? crimp (try
using one of these all day long).
The best but more expensive use a rachet that ensure a consistent crimp that is
INDEPENDENT of the person using it. The tool will not release until the
operator has completed the crimp.
Its a case of you get what you pay for. At work we have rachet type for coax.
Lot of N connectors on RG-214. SMA and BNC also on several different smaller
coax, RG-58, RG-142. NO UHF connectors though. Darn.
Arne N7KA
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From: Al nsixtez <n6tez@yahoo.com>
> Found discussion regarding crimp attachment of PL-259
> connectors interesting. Even though my frugal nature
> is telling me I should use up the bucket of new and
> salvaged PL259s I already have prior to investing in a
> new tools etc.
> Question; The Talley Communications catalog
> ( www.talleycom.com ) shows a "Heavy Duty Crimp Tool"
> mfg by "Antenex", model # CCT213 for Cables Types;
> RG8, RG213, LMR400 & 9913 at about half the price as
> the same set up from RF Industries. Has anyone had
> experience (good or bad)with this tool ? ?
> Regards, Al N6TEZ
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