> I know this has been thrown around a bit before but I could
> use a little assistance.
Go through the repeater-builder message archive on Yahoo groups. On 7/22/09
I posted a long message on the subject.
> Basically I am not sure what size hex to use for the above
> stated RG-58A/U and BNC and TNC connectors.
The manufacturer's docs for the connectors will specify which die size to
use. *Usually* the ferrule crimp for RG58 is 0.213". The center pin varies
a bit between manufacturers. The biggest difference with the center pins is
whether or not there is an area for the crimp close to the coax that is
smaller diameter than the rest of the cylindrical part of the pin.
Personally, I always solder the center pin, especially on cable with a solid
center conductor.
> Also, I have a question regarding stripping the cable. I am
> not going to be doing high volumes of cables, but probably
> will be doing them on different size of coax. Would you
> recommend a stripper or will a razor knife suffice.
A good utility knife will suffice with a little practice.
> Lastly, and relating to the coax strippers: Don't different
> connectors, even on the same type/size of coax, need
> different stripping lengths?
Sometimes yes.
> This would probably translate
> into quite a few different strippers for different cables and
> connectors, no?
Yes, it could. That's why it's worthwhile to standardize on what connectors
and tools you use.
--- Jeff WN3A
