UHF Male LMR 100 Crimp

• 110Prepare the Cable:
  – Strip the Outer Jacket: Use a cable stripping tool to remove about 1 to 1.5 inches of the outer jacket from the LMR 100 cable. Be careful not to damage the underlying braided shield.
  – Expose the Shielding: Pull back the braided shield to reveal the dielectric insulation. Trim any excess shielding to ensure it fits properly inside the connector
  Strip the Dielectric: Strip the dielectric insulation to expose the center conductor. The length of the exposed center conductor should be approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
• Prepare the Connector:
  – Slide on the Ferrule: If the UHF male connector includes a ferrule (a metal sleeve that is crimped over the shield), slide it onto the cable before inserting the cable into the connector.
  – Insert the Cable: Insert the stripped end of the LMR 100 cable into the UHF male connector. Ensure that the center conductor aligns with the center pin of the connector and the shield fits against the ferrule.
• Crimp the Connector:
  – Crimp the Ferrule: Use the crimping tool to crimp the ferrule onto the braided shield of the cable. Ensure the crimp is tight and secure, making a solid connection between the shield and the connector.
  – Crimp the Center Pin: Next, use the crimping tool to crimp the center pin of the UHF male connector onto the center conductor of the cable. Make sure the center conductor is fully inserted into the pin before crimping.
• Assemble and Insulate (Optional):
  – Check the Fit: Verify that the connector is securely attached and that there are no loose parts. The center pin should be well-aligned, and the shield should be securely crimped.
  – Apply Heat Shrink Tubing (Optional): For additional insulation and strain relief, slide heat shrink tubing over the joint and apply heat to shrink it tightly around the connector and cable.
• Inspect the Assembly:
  – Verify Connections: Check that the crimped areas are clean and well-formed. Ensure that the center conductor and shield are properly connected.

Test the Connection: Optionally, test the assembled connector with appropriate equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly and that there are no issues with signal transmission.