How to Crimp an N-Type Connector
From CTWUG Wiki
thanks to bashTux(from PTAWUG) for taking the pictures (this HOWTO was Stolen from PTAWUG)
- fit the silver ring over the LMR cable - measure 3cm and start cutting
- cut through the outer plastic, it is quite soft
- cut straight up
- and remove the section
- revealing silver webbing
- pull the webbing back
- using a side cutter or a pair of scissors, cut the webbing until about 1cm remains
- revealing silver insulation
- cut off about 2cm of the the insulation, leaving 1cm
- exposing the copper core
- cut the core, measure first - the tip of the core must be level with the end of the connector
- cut
- fit the ntype connector pin
- crimp it once using the small fitting on the crimping tool [be careful when crimping the pin, it is made from a thin metal and damages easily]
(alternatively, use a soldering iron and some solder to solder the pin to the copper core of the cable)