TX/RX Systems studied this and concluded that a properly installed crimp connector was far superior both electrically and mechanically to a clamp style connector. However, I am quite certain that this means the correct application tools must be used, not just any old junk crimping tool from Radio Shack.
Chuck Kelsey WB2EDV ----- Original Message ----- From: "john_k2gvp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 4:52 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crimp/crimp or clamp/solder? > Sean: My experience in 30+ years in electronics has been the crimp > connectors will not take as much use as the clamp because the shields > will eventually break at the crimp. The clamp/soldier connectors are > a more mechanically stronger cable to connector attachment. I have > made and purchased cables and have found the above to be true in both > cases. Another feature of the clamp connector on a cable is can be > repaired. Hope this helps. 73, John K2GVP > > I am interested in getting opinions on which type of coaxial > connectors > > are prefered and why. > > > Thanks, > > Sean > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
