Crimping tool for accessory connector pins.

[kc_hubbs]

Can anyone tell me what kind of crimping tool I need to attach wires to the accessory connectors on some radios ?

Not sure if it matters, but I'll be using mostly Pm400 and Cm200 radios.

Also, what type are those pins that go inside the accessory connector ?

 

[SteveC0625]

You can buy the pins pre-attached to short wires, the 16-pin connector housings, and a wide selection of pre-assembled kits and even cables for specific applications.

The seller is mre1032 on ebay. He is retired law enforcement and highly respected in the radio community for this equipment.

Like you, I wanted the crimper at first. But when I looked at his offerings, I shelved that idea. Now I keep a kit of connector housings, pre-wired pins, ready made jumpers and more. All of this I purchased from mre1032.

 

[kc_hubbs]

Im having my company buy this stuff, so I have to PO everything. So, i wont be able to order anything from eBay.

 

[ht396jm]

this is what you need.

Techni-Pro 10-24/4-40 Crimper/Cutter Service Tool 10-22 AWG

Techni-Pro 10-24/4-40 Crimper/Cutter Service Tool 10-22 AWG

www.techni-tool.com

 

[wa8pyr]

You can buy the pins pre-attached to short wires, the 16-pin connector housings, and a wide selection of pre-assembled kits and even cables for specific applications.

The seller is mre1032 on ebay. He is retired law enforcement and highly respected in the radio community for this equipment.

Like you, I wanted the crimper at first. But when I looked at his offerings, I shelved that idea. Now I keep a kit of connector housings, pre-wired pins, ready made jumpers and more. All of this I purchased from mre1032.

Ditto. Some of the best money I ever spent.

 

[ramal121]

If you don't want to shop ebay, search for part HLN9457A. It's a connector kit with pre-made wires included.

 

[PACNWDude]

+1 on mre1032. Have used his cables, and interconnect kits to build many portable repeaters, and extend audio to remote speakers. Great seller and products. Will continue to use this vendor.

 

[SteveC0625]

Then contact mre1032 through ebay, explain your situation. I’ll bet he’ll he’ll deal direct so you can use your po’s.

Just a comment here... RR is primarily a hobby oriented forum. We do have pros here, but it’s still hobby/amateur first. We’re trying to help you so tossing out obstacles to really good suggestions isn’t helpful to the conversation. You could have figured out that you probably could deal with him direct for yourself.

 

[xxx2fan]

this is what you need.

Techni-Pro 10-24/4-40 Crimper/Cutter Service Tool 10-22 AWG

Techni-Pro 10-24/4-40 Crimper/Cutter Service Tool 10-22 AWG

www.techni-tool.com

Here is the tool they are quite pricey if you can find one.

 

[cmdrwill]

this is what you need.

Techni-Pro 10-24/4-40 Crimper/Cutter Service Tool 10-22 AWG

Techni-Pro 10-24/4-40 Crimper/Cutter Service Tool 10-22 AWG

www.techni-tool.com

If you want butcher your pins,

 

[ht396jm]

If you want butcher your pins,

“if you want butcher your pins” ........

 

[kc_hubbs]

Then contact mre1032 through ebay, explain your situation. I’ll bet he’ll he’ll deal direct so you can use your po’s.

Just a comment here... RR is primarily a hobby oriented forum. We do have pros here, but it’s still hobby/amateur first. We’re trying to help you so tossing out obstacles to really good suggestions isn’t helpful to the conversation. You could have figured out that you probably could deal with him direct for yourself.

I do appreciate all the help that everyone on this forum. After re-reading my post about the PO, i can see that it seemed like I was ignoring good advice. I do apologize for that. Long story short, is that I have to PO everything, and I have an approved vendor list, and I cant really deviate from it. You can't imagine the headaches it causes me. However, I have saved the ebay member information you gave me for my personal use. Again, I really do appreciate all the help I get here, and I apologize for the way the previous post sounded.

I wound up buying the HLN9457A kit from Amazon. It has helped out greatly. After all the reading on the forum, I figured it was a better option than trying to do this stuff myself.

 

[NVAGVUP]

I do appreciate all the help that everyone on this forum. After re-reading my post about the PO, i can see that it seemed like I was ignoring good advice. I do apologize for that. Long story short, is that I have to PO everything, and I have an approved vendor list, and I cant really deviate from it. You can't imagine the headaches it causes me. However, I have saved the ebay member information you gave me for my personal use. Again, I really do appreciate all the help I get here, and I apologize for the way the previous post sounded.

I wound up buying the HLN9457A kit from Amazon. It has helped out greatly. After all the reading on the forum, I figured it was a better option than trying to do this stuff myself.

Wise choice RE HLN9457. Individual pin route is a PIA.

 

[Tech792]

I've been doing it for so long with needle nose pliers I got good at it. But I tin the wire first, then heat it with the iron once I'm done crimping.

 

[KE5MC]

The Techni-tool crimp is like the AMP field service tool and can do a wide number of different contact sizes so it has some versatilely in that regard. Biggest mistake is not realizing the contact has two crimp zones. One for the bare wire and other for insulation. Typically you use different crimping areas on the tool. Always have more contacts than needed as you "may" butcher a few and have to repeat on a shorter length wire. Once you has some proficiency with the tool it works well to roll the ears into the wire or insulation. Only down side I know of is you hand will get sore. I've used the high end, high dollar and calibrated tool and trust me you can butcher a contact with that too. The up side for the high dollar tool is your hand never gets sore.

 

[chrisjohnson2003]

I use the IWISS IWS-3220M on the XPR, APX and CDM pins they work great! (use the small die)