Re: MCX connector repair (in UK) (only vaguely on topic I admit)

Hi,

After I wrecked my first angle mcx connector in the same way you did, I
replaced the damaged plug and also inserted a straight socket / plug pair in
the cable about 200mm from the GPS. Then I then anchored the short section
at the GPS (60CS) end by wrapping it around the belt clip attachment . Now
when I tangle the straight pair simply pops apart without any damage. You
can buy connectors from http://pc-mobile.net . They are reliable and good to
deal with and I think they will ship anywhere. I just use a cheap crimping
tool (NZ$15) to crimp the clamp tube. You just have to do this carefully a
bit of a time and it probably isn't as tidy as the proper tool but you cover
it up with heat shrink anyway. Soldering is delicate and fiddly and I messed
my first one up but got the hang of it pretty quickly. Of course you can
shorten the cable as you want.

Cheers
Doug Forster

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Getting a new one may not be as dump as it sounds.
I already got a new one (well, it's on the way) I just hate to further
pollute the waste tips by throwing the old one away if I can get the
plug replaced. It'd be neat to get the cable shortened by about 1-1.5m
as well, since then there'd be less of it to carry around & get caught
on things...


It only take a few minutes to shorten one of those. What is needed is the
new connector, the cutting and trimming specs for the connector, a razor
knife, the crimping tool (probably a .128), and a small soldering iron
(1mm or 1.5mm tip).

I have all the tools and can do that for you but the cost of the new
connector and shipping both ways might be close to the cost of a new one.
Your call if you want to send it to me.

Thanks for the offer Jack .. what do the connectors cost over there? I'll
keep your offer on file anyway, while I look round and see if there is
someplace nearer to home .. I mean =someone= in the UK must have the
technology, surely ... surely??

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