I was wondering if you guys could give me the pros and cons of soldering vs crimping coax connectors.
To put the question in context, this is all related to my hobby as an amateur. I don't really need to worry too much about making cables on the spot in the field. I have good soldering skills and the equipment to tackle most soldering jobs, so I was wondering if it was worth the investment to buy the tools for crimping coax connectors. Also, I am a little confused regarding coax connectors, sizes and types of coax. For example, will the same type (size) of connectors that are designed for RG58 work on lmr200 and lmr195? Also, the same question goes for connectors designed for RG8. Would the same category work on LMR400, and 9913. Lastly, I know that I haven't been asking any directly repeater related questions. I hope you guys don't mind too much. I just feel that with all of the professional and commercial experience on this group I can't go wrong. Compare that to the "expertise" on some of the ham radio and cb groups and I think you would feel the same. Again, I hope you don't mind. Thanks for the help Albert KI40RI
