[Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping assistance please

2010-04-13 Thread wb6dgn
" Seems to me that someone once mentioned that you must use crimp connectors on aircraft...??? not sure if that is true" I have mentioned that with regard to regular wire, not coaxial cable. The logic behind that is that when a wire is tinned and the solder wicks up past the connecto

[Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping assistance please

2010-04-12 Thread hitekgearhead
Again, I thank everyone for their input. I think I made a decent purchase that will pay off over time. I will look into some quality connectors. I might buy a couple strippers over time also, but I think I can make do with a razor knife for now. I may also look into trying to solder the cente

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping assistance please

2010-04-12 Thread ka9qjg
ilder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:repeater-buil...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of hitekgearhead Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 4:39 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping assistance please Thanks everyone for the input. I can understand the statements rega

[Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping assistance please

2010-04-12 Thread hitekgearhead
Thanks everyone for the input. I can understand the statements regarding standardizing on connectors and cable in order to minimize tooling. The connectors I originally purchased were not labeled in any way. They were cheapies I specifically bought at a hamfest in order to get a little practic