Yes, a proper crimp is important especially if you're using smaller ga wire. If that's the case folding the wire over enough that it fills the connector is a good idea, then a good healthy crimp. If the connection will not suffer any repeated flexings, I also solder mine just to make sure when wire is less than 18ga.
72/73 Steve ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Roberts-W1SFR Sudbury, VT http://www.kx3helper.com Fists, CW OPS, QRP ARCI, SKCC, NEQRP, NAQCC, FP, ARRL, Green Mountain Wireless Society (802)779-7489 (cell) On Dec 9, 2013, at 12:12 PM, EricJ wrote: > I agree with this advice about using the crimper and would add one other > important thing. The crimp tension is adjustable on the "approved" crimper. > Too light and obviously you don't get proper "welding" between connector and > wire. But too tight and you distort the crimp. Both can prevent fully seating > the contact in the housing. And the connector doesn't do it's job unless it > is fully seated. I always listen for the click, then inspect it visually. > I've found APPs to be very reliable when all the details are attended to, > including periodically checking crimp tension. > > Eric > KE6US > > On 12/8/2013 7:32 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: >> >> I did buy the "approved" crimper, and I did learn how to use it. I've never >> had a failure. Learning how to use the crimper was not a slam-dunk, I >> realized finally that exact positioning in the crimper and exact orientation >> of the wire was critical. > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
