Please excuse me if this appears to be a newbie question, but that's exactly what I am. I have a 50 foot length of cable with PL-259s on each end. I need to cut one of the connectors off to pass through a wall and I need to connect a BNC connector to the cut end for attaching to a scanner. I am looking for options, and any help would be appreciated.
What type/model of BNC connector will I need for RG8X, and should I go with screw on or a crimp style connector?
If a crimp style is the preferred type, can anyone suggest a make/model of crimping tool that will work for RG8X? Also, a Canadian source for the tool would be a bonus. I don't need anything professional grade as I don't foresee doing this type of work again.
Thanks for your time and input.
Gord
Blenheim, Ontario
This is what i use and there are other manufactures like Paliden.
I am sorry if you think this is too much mony but you asked and that is
a lot for one use but in my experience you will never use it only once as
murphy usually see's to it that the one time you go to use it usually means
something goes wrong and you will most likely be back at it for some reason
sooner or later. I have almost the complete package except for the CATV dies.
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-4005-12 CRIMP DIE, RJ45, 8 POSITION KEYED OR NON-KEYED MODULAR PLUG, WITH STRIPPING AND CUTTING FOR 8 CONDUCTOR WIRE, FOR RFA-4005-20 CRIMP HANDLE
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.
