[BC] Soldering D-sub Pins

[Gregory Muir]

For machined contact connectors, you might also try Allied Electronics 
(http://www.alliedelec.com/) (just enter the term "machined crimp" in the 
search field to see what they have).  Mouser Electronics 
(http://www.mouser.com/) has some items but very few.  I gave up on Newark 
Electronics (http://www.newark.com/) years ago because of their 
shipping/handling pricing policy (upwards of 25% of the cost of small order) 
but have noticed they have finally changed that.  The first two distributors 
also provide a considerable amount of parts for all of my station 
operations.  I seldom order replacement parts from equipment manufacturers 
due to their higher markup pricing.

Yes, you will be taken to the cleaners for the price of a related crimp 
tool.  I just priced a 6-indent style for $625.  I suspect it is being 
manufactured somewhere in the middle east by some oil producer :)

Greg Muir


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Mathis" <thebeaver32 at gmail.com>
To: "Broadcasters' Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 4:05 AM
Subject: Re: [BC] Soldering D-sub Pins


> This thread is fascinating. I've learned a lot about the how and why of
> these connectors and techniques.
>
> I prefer the machined crimp contacts. Even had a special tool (not the 
> $500
> one!) to crimp them. But I gave up using them because of their price and

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