BNC crimp tool
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Re: BNC crimp tool
A BNC crimping tool, of course. Different die sizes depending on the type of cable. If I recall correctly, when I got mine, about 2 decades ago, it was about $150. The same tool crimps BNC cables, as well as RJ11 and RJ45 with the die set I have.
A BNC crimping tool, of course. Different die sizes depending on the type of cable. If I recall correctly, when I got mine, about 2 decades ago, it was about $150. The same tool crimps BNC cables, as well as RJ11 and RJ45 with the die set I have.
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Personally I prefer to use the compression type connectors. They seem to do a better job of securing the cable than the older hex style crimpers. The crimper I use fits both RCA, BNC, and F type connectors of all the popular smaller cable sizes (RG-6Q, RG-6, RG-59) so one crimper seems to get the job done pretty well.
Here are the tools and connectors from Parts Express:
3-in-1 Crimp Tool
Rotary Cable Stripper
RG-6Q BNC Connector
RG-6Q F-Connector
RG-6Q RCA Connector
Personally I prefer to use the compression type connectors. They seem to do a better job of securing the cable than the older hex style crimpers. The crimper I use fits both RCA, BNC, and F type connectors of all the popular smaller cable sizes (RG-6Q, RG-6, RG-59) so one crimper seems to get the job done pretty well.
Here are the tools and connectors from Parts Express:
3-in-1 Crimp Tool
Rotary Cable Stripper
RG-6Q BNC Connector
RG-6Q F-Connector
RG-6Q RCA Connector
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I use Canare hex crimp connectors and their tooling.
Make sure you also get a good cable stripper. Using their TS-100E rotary strip tool you do and end in under a minute, perhaps even 30 sec.
Philip
I use Canare hex crimp connectors and their tooling.
Make sure you also get a good cable stripper. Using their TS-100E rotary strip tool you do and end in under a minute, perhaps even 30 sec.
Philip
I guess I should ask if anyone has used the neutrik rear boot twist BNC connector?
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I use the above with the Rotary Cable Stripper HT332 360-016 coax strip tool. and the varios rg6 and rg59 ends depending on application.
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I think this is important enough that I went back and edited my original post to include it.
Thanks for the reminder!
Good call Tom!
I think this is important enough that I went back and edited my original post to include it.
Thanks for the reminder!
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I was shopping around when I bought a setup to do coax.
Amazon had a good deal on a bundle, Stripper compression tool and some fittings. I ended up with the Klein tool. Works good except you may have to compress both sides as it compresses uneven sometimes.
I was shopping around when I bought a setup to do coax.
Amazon had a good deal on a bundle, Stripper compression tool and some fittings. I ended up with the Klein tool. Works good except you may have to compress both sides as it compresses uneven sometimes.
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Not to revive a zombie thread, but to clarify for future readers:
What tooling you use will depend on what cable and signals you are running.
For cases where standard RG-6 Quad shield will suffice (analog SD/HD and/or 75Ohm cable networks) then "generic" tools and compression connectors are just fine.
When we get into the realm of high speed digital interconnects then we generally will need to get all matchy-matchy. In this venue, we need to match our cable to our formats, connectors to our cable, and our tools to both our connectors and cable in order to get long-term trouble-free performance.
Philip above mentioned a Canare example.
Another example would be using Belden 1694a with Kings 2065-10-9 connectors, KTH-1000 crimp frame with a KTH-2255 die, Paladin CSTPro Stripping frame with a 2247 orange cassette and a Paladin 89413 flare tool. Oh, and a strain relief compatible with that whole mess.
This gets really complicated when you have multiple cable and connector types. At last count I probably have 1000$+ in Coax tooling, but it is what it is. I recommend you make informed decisions up front and then plan to stick with your cable/connector selections as long as practical.
One notable exception to all this is the ex-ICM DoubleBubble system, now owned by Belden and marketed as the "Belden Brilliance Video Connector".
This is the first notable attempt at establishing a standard compression style system for high-speed digital interconnects. With an adjustable strip tool and the compression frame you can do anything from RG6Q with an RCA connector to an ultraflexible RG59 with BNC inside the same toolset.
I have purchased toolsets and sample connector lots for this product but have yet to form a full opinion on it.
Hope this may help someone searching later.
Karl P
Not to revive a zombie thread, but to clarify for future readers:
What tooling you use will depend on what cable and signals you are running.
For cases where standard RG-6 Quad shield will suffice (analog SD/HD and/or 75Ohm cable networks) then "generic" tools and compression connectors are just fine.
When we get into the realm of high speed digital interconnects then we generally will need to get all matchy-matchy. In this venue, we need to match our cable to our formats, connectors to our cable, and our tools to both our connectors and cable in order to get long-term trouble-free performance.
Philip above mentioned a Canare example.
Another example would be using Belden 1694a with Kings 2065-10-9 connectors, KTH-1000 crimp frame with a KTH-2255 die, Paladin CSTPro Stripping frame with a 2247 orange cassette and a Paladin 89413 flare tool. Oh, and a strain relief compatible with that whole mess.
This gets really complicated when you have multiple cable and connector types. At last count I probably have 1000$+ in Coax tooling, but it is what it is. I recommend you make informed decisions up front and then plan to stick with your cable/connector selections as long as practical.
One notable exception to all this is the ex-ICM DoubleBubble system, now owned by Belden and marketed as the "Belden Brilliance Video Connector".
This is the first notable attempt at establishing a standard compression style system for high-speed digital interconnects. With an adjustable strip tool and the compression frame you can do anything from RG6Q with an RCA connector to an ultraflexible RG59 with BNC inside the same toolset.
I have purchased toolsets and sample connector lots for this product but have yet to form a full opinion on it.
Hope this may help someone searching later.
Karl P
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~:-D~:grin:
Henry, what do YOU use for 50 ohm coax? And what do YOU use for 75 ohm coax?
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Daniels HX4 handle with the appropriate die for the connector and coax. Out of the half dozen die sets we have, none are for 75 ohm connectors/coax.
Henry, what do YOU use for 50 ohm coax? And what do YOU use for 75 ohm coax?
Daniels HX4 handle with the appropriate die for the connector and coax. Out of the half dozen die sets we have, none are for 75 ohm connectors/coax.
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I think most of the crimp frames must be made by the same company (Daniels maybe?)
I have seen a daniels, kings and neutrik handle/frame all on the shelf at price points differing by about 350$.... lol
Karl "The world is a funny place" P
I think most of the crimp frames must be made by the same company (Daniels maybe?)
I have seen a daniels, kings and neutrik handle/frame all on the shelf at price points differing by about 350$.... lol
Karl "The world is a funny place" P