[Elecraft] OT: Crimped PL-259s, recommendations?

2013-11-12 Thread Carl Clawson
Several posters have mentioned proper connectors and tools for crimping PL-259s but I am lacking specifics. Do you have recommendations for brands/models of connectors and tools? If it's affordable, I'd consider trying it. Unlike 90% of hams, I don't worship solder. I'm prepared to believe that

[Elecraft] OT: Crimped PL-259s, recommendations?

2013-11-12 Thread Hall, Nathon
I suspect that the 'crimped vs. soldered' thread will be shut down shortly, but here are my professional observations: SDI-HD video is one of the most critical applications of coax cable in my job. We would *never* trust this signal to a soldered connector; they're all crimped. Yes, this is a

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Crimped PL-259s, recommendations?

2013-11-12 Thread Phil Hystad
An example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmeC7PrulU8 On Nov 12, 2013, at 9:18 AM, Hall, Nathon h...@cotr.bc.ca wrote: I suspect that the 'crimped vs. soldered' thread will be shut down shortly, but here are my professional observations: SDI-HD video is one of the most critical

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Crimped PL-259s, recommendations?

2013-11-12 Thread Mike Reublin
A good way to get a nasty cut is to use a dull knife. It increases the chances of a slip. A sharp edge bites and holds, and requires a lot less force. 73, Mike NF4L On Nov 12, 2013, at 1:26 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: An example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmeC7PrulU8 On