has anyone seen any Coax termination Compression Tools and fittings that work with RG-58 cable?
I currently have a
Maxrad BGBN Black Magnet Mount With BNC Connector that has the end of the cable processed with a twist on BNC Terminal Connector which I need to reprocess due to signal leakage. I come from cable TV coax and know that compression based connections are the best way to go over crimping and even worse the twist on type connectors that I'm currently using
I've had an extremely hard time finding anything that works with RG-58/U which my mount has for coax.
I went for the one below but Paladin also offers a similar tool and dies. Its a pricey set but once
you have it and all the dies needed your set for life and the tool works fantastic. You may be able
to find some of these on ebay(Paladin or some other brands).
RF Industries Crimp Tool
RFI
RF Industries
RFA-4005-020 Crimp Tool Kits and Dies
RFA-4005 Tool & 2 dies for most popular cables in foam lined plastic case.
The RFA-4005 Kit contains: (1) RFA-4005-20, Crimp Tool Handle; (1) RFA-4005-01, Crimp Die Set for RG-58/U, RG-59/U,RG-142/U,RG-8/X, LMR-195, LMR-200, LMR-240 & Proflex Coaxial Cables; (1) RFA-4005-02, Crimp Die Set for RG-8/U, RG-213/U, LMR-400 & Belden 9
RFA-4005-100 has one RFA-4005-20 crimp tool and one RFA-4005-01 die. Packaged in a blue, durable, padded storage case.
RFA-4005-200 includes one RFA-4005-20 crimp tool and one RFA-4005-02 die. Packaged in a blue, durable, padded storage case.
RFA-4005-300 contains 1 crimping tool frame plus the RFA-4000-02 die set packaged in a cardboard box.
RFA-4005-400 contains 1 crimping tool frame plus the RFA-4000-01 die set packaged in a cardboard box.
RFA-4006, the Deluxe Kit, is supplied with two crimping tool frames and the same two unique die sets found in the RFA-4005.
Standard Die Sets - RFA-4005-01 & RFA-4005-02:
RFA-4005-01 die set is used to crimp RG58/U, RG59/U, RG142/U, RG8X, Proflex and various video cables. Cavity dimensions: .052", .068", .100", .213" & .255". The .052" cavity is unique and used to crimp the center pins of the RFU-600-1 or AMP's 2266-001.
RFA-4005-02 die set is used to crimp RG8/U, RG213/U, RG214/U, and Belden 9913 cables. Cavity dimensions: .100", .128" & .429". The .128" cavity crimps the center pin on Belden 9913 cable. This is the only die set with a .128" cavity for 9913 pins.
RFA-4005-04 DIE SET FOR RFA-4005, CRIMPS RG-58,-59,-62/U, CP-88, CP-89
The RFA-4005-04 Precision Die Set is used to crimp RG-58,-59,-62/U, CP-88, CP-89 cables. Hex Cavity Dimensions: .228, .068, .305
RFA-4005-05 DIE SET FOR RFA-4005, CRIMPS RG-8,-11,-213
The RFA-4005-05 Precision Die Set is used to crimp RG-8, RG-11, RG-213, coaxial cables. Hex Cavity Dimensions: .155, .184, .215
RFA-4005-06 DIE SET FOR RFA-4005, CRIMPS RG-59,-6, & F-TYPE (CATV)
The RFA-4005-06 Precision Die Set is used to crimp RG-59, RG-6, & F-TYPE (CATV) coaxial cables. Hex Cavity Dimensions: .255, .324, .354
RFA-4005-08 DIE SET FOR RFA-4005, CRIMPS RG-59, BELDEN 8281
The RFA-4005-08 Precision Die Set is used to crimp RG-59/U and Belden 8281 coaxial cable. Hex Cavity Dimensions: .324, .255, .068, .042
RFA-4005-09 DIE SET FOR RFA-4005, CRIMPS RG-174, -188, -316, MINI 59
The RFA-4005-09 Precision Die Set is used to crimp RG-174, RG-188, RG-316 and Mini-59 coaxial cable. Hex Cavity Dimensions: .178, .068, .130
RFA-4005-10 DIE SET FOR RFA-4005, CRIMPS RG-8, -11, -213, N SERIES
The RFA-4005-10 Precision Die Set is used to crimp RG-8, RG-11 and RG-213 coaxial cable. Hex Cavity Dimensions: .080, .10, .429
RFA-4005-14 DIE SET FOR RFA-4005, CRIMPS BELDEN 9913, LMR-400; .429, .118 HEX. This die set for RFA-4005 crimps Belden 9913, LMR-400 and most .4 diameter cables. This set contains .429, .118 hex crimps.