[Elecraft] RJ-45 was K2.....

[Edward R Cole]

How many crimp tools?  (accumulated partly for working jobs I had to 
supply my own tools)

Two coax crimpers for RG58/RG59/RG174 - the one I use is ratcheted 
with replaceable dies
One NAPA crimper for butt spices, spades, and ring connectors
One RJ11/RJ45
Two Molex type 1.4 to 2.8mm
One for 50-conductor computer cable and ribbon wire connectors
One snap-ring plier

at work I had a $500 Times Microwave coax crimper up to 1/2 inch 
(LMR-600) connectors.  I do not use crimp-style at home; 
preferring  the old back-nut clamp-style connector for N connectors. 
(retired so no access to this one)

I do make RG58 and RG8x crimped N and BNC connectors (primarily 
shorter jumper cables).
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Plus there is still another crimp tool to buy/find/use if you want to
make your own connectors.
I wonder who has the most crimp tool laying around and how many. Repair
of the jack on the rig side is no picnic either.

73 de Brian/K3KO


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