Attaching a PL-259 crimp & solder connector from DX Engineering - Short Version

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This is a short time-lapse of attaching a DX Engineering PL259 crimp & solder connector, using the DX Engineering stripper and grabber. If you want to see the full video with commentary, check out: • Attaching a PL-259 cri...
Links (some are affiliate links):
- DX Engineering crimp & solder PL-259 connector: www.dxengineering.com/parts/d...
- DX Engineering cable stripper: www.dxengineering.com/parts/d...
- DX Engineering cable gripper: www.dxengineering.com/parts/d...
- Bury-flex coax by Davis RF: www.amateurradiosupplies.com/...
- Coax cutters: www.amateurradiosupplies.com/...
- Heavy wire cutters: amzn.to/3gAClHZ
- Crimper for Anderson power poles: amzn.to/3APFQAW
- Crimper die set for LMR-400: www.amateurradiosupplies.com/...
Note that the crimper that I use in the video was purchased with dies for Anderson power pole connectors. I simply replaced the dies with ones that I bought for LMR-400. I highly recommend this crimper because of the great leverage that is provided by the long handles.
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@markgutierrez9295 Год назад

What die do I need? What is the size for crimping? Is it the 0.255? Thank you!

@MostlyBuilds Год назад

This is the die that I used: www.amateurradiosupplies.com/product-p/tool-dieset-400.htm (.429). All the parts/tools from the video are listed in the description.

@Paul_KG Год назад

How do you know when to stop feeding the solder into the canal?

@MostlyBuilds Год назад

I just try to make sure the center conductor is covered and the solder is touching all of the sides inside the channel of the connector. Something you could do would be to practice melting a length of solder onto a safe surface to see the volume that you get for the length that you melted. This could give you an idea of how much you want to put into the center conductor. I think it would probably be bad to put too much solder in there because if you really fill it, you will be transferring a lot of heat into the connector and coax cable. You don’t want to end up melting that insulating foam that wraps the center conductor. That being said, you don’t want to put too little! Too little would likely be visibly obvious though. I don’t know if any of this is helpful. Probably best to have a few extra connectors on hand so you can practice.

@Paul_KG Год назад

@@MostlyBuilds That does help... I like your suggestion on practicing in order to get a feel for the volume. Like everything else, I'm sure as a person gets more experience, things will come together. I will also get some, "cheap" connecters to practice on. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

@MostlyBuilds Год назад

@@Paul_KG good luck with the soldering! Thanks for the comment. I’m sure it might help someone else in the same boat.