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_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Besemer (WM4B) Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 4:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping vs soldering & types of coax connectors Also, the Air Force did a similar study and concluded the same thing with crimped center pins. When properly installed, I never had one go bad. Mike WM4B From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chuck Kelsey Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 5:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping vs soldering & types of coax connectors Years ago, TX/RX Systems studied crimped connectors and concluded that a properly crimped RF connector (center pin soldered) provided a superior mechanical connection while maintaining the required electrical specifications. This information came from an individual who worked at their Angola, NY facility for many years. Chuck WB2EDV ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barry" <ate...@hotmail. <mailto:atec77%40hotmail.com> com> To: <repeater-builder@ <mailto:repeater-builder%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 5:19 PM Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: crimping vs soldering & types of coax connectors > > Tells me little , worth every penny but for the amateur a 20$ pair would > suffice . > >

