[Milsurplus] RG174 BNC connectors + crimper size?

[Ed White]

solder the center connection and crimp the outside works well for me.
Ed
WA3BZT

On 11/6/2011 5:37 PM, Peter Loron wrote:
> Hmm. A quick look on Mouser and Newark shows the cheapest solderable connectors going for>  $5 each.
>
> This is just going to be for a handful of cables for personal use.
>
> You've found soldering to make more reliable connectors?
>
> -Pete
>
> On Nov 6, 2011, at 11:06 AM, Ray wrote:
>
>> ditto on George's comment although I did some crimping.   All were done with the King and/or Amphenol connectors
>> Ray
>>
>>
>> Peter:
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>> Back in the days when I did such, I found the Kings connectors a much better choice.  Easier to install and more reliable.  You mentioned crimp.  Unless you intend to run production quantities, in the thousands, don't.   Poor reliabbility will eat your lunch, and if warranties are involved, well, Hmmmm.
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>> I don't have one at hand, but I can look up the part number if you need it.
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>> HTH, YMMV
>> George
>> W5VPQ
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