Thanks so much for your question! We consider the HF290 to be a high frequency cable and not something that should be terminated in the field. Our prep tools are designed to support the LMR, TCOM and low PIM product families in applications where field termination is a must. Feel free to reach out to us via our website if you have any other specific questions!
That’s one of the real nice things about our connectors and CST tools. They are designed to work together. We’re always striving to make the connector attachment easier and fool-proof. Our connectors do not require braid trimming. Also, the tool typically does a very good job removing the film on the center conductor. Just as the film has adhesion to the center conductor, it also has adhesion to the foam pellet that is being removed. We think that you will find that this film will be removed as long as you have made at least one full revolution of the tool once the thumb switch is completely depressed and make sure that the thumb switch remains completely depressed when removing the pellet.
Hi Rob, thank you for your question! The CT-400/300 (3190-666) is the most economical tool. However, if you are looking for something with more leverage and will be doing a lot of these crimps, you may want to invest in our CT-U (3192-181) crimp handle and the 3190-202 die set (0.429” hex). Please feel free to reach out to us via our website if you have any additional questions, one of our product managers would be more than happy to assist you!
Thank you for your question! The CST-400 is definitely better than nothing when it comes to the RG-213 but it can’t be used just as you would on LMR-400. Instead of using the tool to pull the side #1 pellet off of the cable, you would want to use a pair of slip-joint pliers. This is because the solid PE dielectric doesn’t have any give to it, so it takes some force to pull it off of the stranded center conductor. In terms of the RG-214, we have the CST-RG214 tool. It’s a great tool and really a must have if you’re doing a lot of work with RG-214. Please feel free to reach out to us via our website if you have any additional questions or would like to speak with a product manager.
What are the tools required for processing ( cutting and stripping) HF290 cable
Thanks so much for your question! We consider the HF290 to be a high frequency cable and not something that should be terminated in the field. Our prep tools are designed to support the LMR, TCOM and low PIM product families in applications where field termination is a must. Feel free to reach out to us via our website if you have any other specific questions!
A good prep tool would trim the braid as well. And clean the film from the center conductor.
That’s one of the real nice things about our connectors and CST tools. They are designed to work together. We’re always striving to make the connector attachment easier and fool-proof. Our connectors do not require braid trimming. Also, the tool typically does a very good job removing the film on the center conductor. Just as the film has adhesion to the center conductor, it also has adhesion to the foam pellet that is being removed. We think that you will find that this film will be removed as long as you have made at least one full revolution of the tool once the thumb switch is completely depressed and make sure that the thumb switch remains completely depressed when removing the pellet.
Hi which crimping tool do you use? I have one that crash my palms anytime I use it. Thanks
Hi Rob, thank you for your question! The CT-400/300 (3190-666) is the most economical tool. However, if you are looking for something with more leverage and will be doing a lot of these crimps, you may want to invest in our CT-U (3192-181) crimp handle and the 3190-202 die set (0.429” hex). Please feel free to reach out to us via our website if you have any additional questions, one of our product managers would be more than happy to assist you!
Thank you!!!!!!!!! Worked great!!!!!!!
We love hearing that!
Can we use it with RG213 and RG214 cables as well?
Thank you for your question! The CST-400 is definitely better than nothing when it comes to the RG-213 but it can’t be used just as you would on LMR-400. Instead of using the tool to pull the side #1 pellet off of the cable, you would want to use a pair of slip-joint pliers. This is because the solid PE dielectric doesn’t have any give to it, so it takes some force to pull it off of the stranded center conductor. In terms of the RG-214, we have the CST-RG214 tool. It’s a great tool and really a must have if you’re doing a lot of work with RG-214.
Please feel free to reach out to us via our website if you have any additional questions or would like to speak with a product manager.