One thing I should have said was that I use ONLY "N" connectors from 144 to
1296. I read, maybe in this group, that UHF connectors are ok to 500MHz.
Like I said, I don't use them above 144MHz. and I know some hams that don't
use UHF connectors on 6 meter. Above 2304 I use SMA's and WG on 24GHz. I'm
getting off track, solder is the best way to go for UHF, or use whatever "N"
connector Time recommends for their cables.


"Chris W" wrote in message
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Chuck S. wrote:

Clamp types have cause me problems over the years, stay away from them.
Crimp type work ok in the shack but not out side for a long time.
If you are going to crimp and use it outside you certainly need to use
some good adhesive lined shrink tube to seal it up. I'm curious why no
one seems to like crimp. Other than the cost of the tools to do it right
it seems like a much easier way to go. Crimping works great for other
types of connections. Also I did a lot of browsing on Times Microwave's
web site and about all they talk about are crimp and clamp on connectors,
for the big cables it is clamp only, I think part of the reason for that
is you would probably need a hydraulic crimping tool for those big cables


Solder it by far the best way to go. Another type that works good outside
is compression clamps. The ones meant to be used with hard line. They cost
more, but unless you like climbing up a 60 foot tower in a contest, they
are worth the cost!


I like those, the only connectors I have put on so far is a solder/clamp N
and a solder UHF, the N was a solder on pin, which was pretty easy and
then the clamp on outer shell. The only hard part was getting the cable
striped cleanly but a good coax stripper should fix that. That is the
next thing I plan on buying, I just need to find a good one.

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Chris W
KE5GIX

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