What makes a crimp/crimp connector easier to install is that the braid is NOT combed out at all. This is especially important when installing N, BNC, or mini-UHF connectors on RG214, RG142, or RG400 double-shielded coax. The braid is just bell-mouthed enough to slip the sleeve underneath. Combing out the braid may actually reduce the integrity of the shield connection, and lead to braid wire fractures.
73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY "Steve S. Bosshard (NU5D)" wrote: > > Crimp connectors seem to be much quicker and easier to install. I still use > a file comb to dress the braid and a good quality Santron or Amphenol solder > and dress connector in equipment room installations. > > It is much easier to make a mess out of a solder and dress connector, and > for consistency a crimp on connector will be better and quicker, > particularly on a mobile installation. > > I remember the ladies at Wacom had work tables just for installing > connectors on modified RG214 jumpers with file combs and hand tools. They > could really put together a work of art. Steve b > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
