Personally I crimp , but then I have done thousands of them and find they are easy and reliable with the right tools
________________________________ > To: [email protected] > From: [email protected] > Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:35:12 +0000 > Subject: [Repeater-Builder] crimping vs soldering & types of coax connectors > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Looking for a place to rent, share or buy this winter? Find your next place with Ninemsn property http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fninemsn%2Edomain%2Ecom%2Eau%2F%3Fs%5Fcid%3DFDMedia%3ANineMSN%5FHotmail%5FTagline&_t=774152450&_r=Domain_tagline&_m=EXT
