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


"Doug Forster" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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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. Yo
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Seagull u 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
Hi Doug
What is the description and retailer of the crimping tool you refer to.
Having just damaged my 3rd right angle mcx connector I think the investment
might be worth while.





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