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Here is an excellent discussion of the type of crimp tools and how to make a proper "marine grade" connection, http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/wire_termination . On page 3 he tests the crimps hanging 95 lbs. of anchors from the crimp. On the boat I use FTZ terminals and butt splices - either the heat shrink variety or they have a new "cool seal" product that has some sealant that is activated via the crimp - great in the field. I buy my FTZ products from www.fisheriessupply.com . The guy that did this pictorial, RC, does great photo instructional essays - there is a good one on making battery cables http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/battery_cables and even one on crimping a PL259 http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/vhf_cable . Hope you find this useful. 73, Keith, N4KDJ ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
