I use a lot of Buryflex(tm) with both N and UHF connectors. The twist
on the center conductor requires care. Too much twist and it's too
large, too little and individual strands tend to catch and buckle up.
I cut the center conductor a bit long to make sure it fits. After
crimping or soldering, I just cut it flush with the end of the connector
center pin. I do use a cable prep tool, which can sometimes take a bit
of learning and adjustment. OTOH I find Buryflex one of the easier
cables to strip.
As for the twist, I slide the center conductor between my thumb and
first two fingers, gently compressing the strands, but trying to
maintain the original twist.
73
Roger (K8RI)
On 11/6/2015 12:19 AM, Tony wrote:
All:
Davis RF Buryflex cable is a great product, but I'm finding it
difficult to get the center conductor inside the connector pin without
fraying the stranded wire. I'm using a coax prep tool and keeping the
center conductor from becoming deformed, but it seems the connector
that Davis RF recommends (RFU-507-SI) needs more chamfering on the pin
to help prevent this problem.
I was thinking about tinning the tip of center conductor and then
grinding it to a point with Dremel tool or maybe using a drill bit to
add more chamfer to the pin.
Maybe there's a connector out there that's easier to install? Any
suggestions?
Thanks,
73, Tony
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