[Elecraft] Type "N" connectors

[Larry Phipps]

I have several good tools... just had to respond to that opening ;-)

73,
Larry N8LP



Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Larry,
>
> Try Sharper Concepts <www.sharperconcepts.net>.  You may have to buy 
> two crimpers to cover all common coax sizes, but I found their prices 
> less than a single tool with interchangable dies.  I don't know if 
> they are the cheapest, but I don't usually buy tools just because they 
> are cheap, cheap tools are usually not up to the task that needs to be 
> done, but some quality tools are moderately priced.  Cheap tools are 
> rarely any bargain.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> Larry Phipps wrote:
>> Thanks Jack. That begs the question for us lazy types... which 
>> supplier is cheapest?
>>
>> 73,
>> Larry N8LP
>>
>>
>> Jack Smith wrote:
>>> I would add  that once you have a good crimp tool, such as the 
>>> ratcheting type Don mentions, one can install crimp UHF connectors 
>>> as well.
>>>
>>> I switched to crimp-type connectors quite a while ago and find them 
>>> superior to solder-type connectors. Some crimp connectors are 
>>> double-crimp, i.e., both the center pin and shield are crimped and 
>>> others have a solder-type center pin and crimp shield.
>>>
>>> It's important that the crimp connector be the correct one for the 
>>> coax type and that you use the correct die size, of course. Some 
>>> crimp tools have interchangeable die sets and others are made with a 
>>> non-removable die.
>>>
>>> If you decide to buy a crimp tool, shop around, as there is at least 
>>> a 2:1 price variation from supplier-to-supplier for what seems to be 
>>> the same tool.
>>>
>>> Jack K8ZOA
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