Be careful. The crimp ferrule for double-shielded coax (RG142/400) is thinner than what it would be for single-shielded coax (RG58) to allow more braid to fit under it, yet still use the same crimping tool. Many vendors don't know the difference, and you'll have a heck of a time pushing/forcing the ferrule down over two layers of braid. The proper connectors are a snug fit but can be pushed down with strong fingers.
Same thing goes for full-size connectors. RG213 (single-shield) vs RG214 (double-shield) ferrules are quite different. The inside diameter is over 20 thousandths smaller on the 213 connectors and it will not fit over two layers. Been there, done that. Any problem with buying RF Connectors from places like hdcom? Bob M. ====== --- On Thu, 9/11/08, kk2ed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: kk2ed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] wanted: N-female flange mount crimp connectors > To: [email protected] > Date: Thursday, September 11, 2008, 12:39 PM > I'm working on a few projects and need a number of N > female flange > mount style connectors, crimp style for RG58/142/400u > cable. Similar > to those found on the side of MSF5000 cabinets. Amphenol > part # 082- > 5372. Anyone have any? > > Have any of you folks recently needed to refresh your shop > stock of > connectors? I mean quality connectors like Amphenol? Make > sure you > are sitting down! I recently needed to order some N Male > connectors > for RG214, and what I used to pay $4-5 for is now $10+, > even > wholesale! DAMN!!! I should have invested in connectors > rather than > the market! > > In Dayton this year I hit every used vendor and bought all > the > new/unused UG21 N males I could find, and wish I could have > found > more. Seems like I never have enough of them. > > Anyway, I'm also looking for Amphenol UG21 (aka 82-202) > N males as > well. > > Anyone have surplus stock to sell? > > Eric > KE2D > 609-713-3742
