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DX Engineering has tools and supplies for all your amateur radio construction projects. Our selection includes essential tools like wire cutters/strippers/crimpers,...
DX Engineering has tools and supplies for all your amateur radio construction projects. Our selection includes essential tools like wire cutters/strippers/crimpers, tubing cutters, deburring tools, coaxial cable prep tools, step drill bits, measuring calipers, screwdrivers, file sets, and more. Plus, we’ve got the supplies you need to get the job done right—adhesives, anti-oxidants, anti-seize lubricants, rubberized coatings, tape, dielectric grease, sealant, and more. Whether you’re building an all-new DX station or upgrading your current setup, we’ve got the tools and supplies to make quick work of your next project....
DX Engineering has tools and supplies for all your amateur radio construction projects. Our selection includes essential tools like wire cutters/strippers/crimpers, tubing cutters, deburring tools, coaxial cable prep tools, step drill bits, measuring calipers, screwdrivers, file sets, and more. Plus, we’ve got the supplies you need to get the job done right—adhesives, anti-oxidants, anti-seize lubricants, rubberized coatings, tape, dielectric grease, sealant, and more. Whether you’re building an all-new DX station or upgrading your current setup, we’ve got the tools and supplies to make quick work of your next project. Shop now!
Permatex Ultra Black Maximum Oil Resistance RTV Silicone Gasket Maker
DX Engineering Approved RTV Sealant By Permatex We have all used RTV to seal water out of things, right? Have you ever sealed a piece of electronic gear with it -- then opened it some time later to find that it had still managed to become corroded inside? Guess what? It's not the rain that corroded it - It's the RTV! Normal RTV gives off acetic acid when it cures. That's the vinegar smell. The acetic acid causes the corrosion. DX Engineering has located a Neutral Cure RTV made right here in Ohio that is non-corrosive and is safe for sealing those baluns and other electronic gear that are going to be out in the weather. Applies just like "normal" RTV, dries in one hour and cures in 24 hours at 70 degrees F. And it doesn't smell like vinegar! Permatex Ultra Black RTV silicone adhesive is designed to provide a waterproof, flexible, weather-resistant seal around metal, glass, rubber, and more. It's made to withstand temperatures of up to 500 degrees F.
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Summit Racing™ Braided Wire Wraps
Tuck your wires into Summit Racing™ braided wire wraps and you and your ride will both be happy. The wires will be protected from abrasion and damage, and you'll enjoy the nice, neat look. Summit Racing™ wire wraps are made of heat-retardant, woven polymer material split lengthwise for easy installation. These flexible wraps spring closed around your wire bundles for a snug fit without ties or tape—and they're available in several lengths and diameters. Upgrade your vehicle's electrical system protection with Summit Racing™ braided wire wraps.
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DX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tools and Tool Kits
DX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tools and Tool Kits are ready to help you make professional quality crimped coaxial cable assemblies, Powerpole® connections and many other popular-size wire terminations. Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Tools are precision made heavy-duty commercial grade hand crimp tools. They are multi-purpose interchangeable-die tools made from high-quality carbon steel with a tough black-oxide finish for corrosion resistance and durability. These easy-to-use ratcheting crimpers are ergonomically shaped to produce extra manual power, with soft non-slip dual-color thermoplastic rubber grips for comfortable and positive connector crimping results. Ultra-Grip 2's integral ratcheting mechanism lets you make 'semi-automatic' perfect crimps, again and again, with any of the available dies for RF connectors and wire terminations. One of or DXE-UT-CRMP2 Crimp Tools is supplied with the DXE-UT-DIE-8U Crimp Die for RG-8U/213/LMR-400/400MAX size cable. The included 2.5 mm Allen wrench is used to change to one of the other optional die sets. Other sets cover the most popular sizes of coaxial cables with ten different Amphenol Connex crimp connectors in UHF Male/PL-259, Type N, BNC; Powerpole® connector sizes 15, 30 and 45 Ampere connectors, Molex connector pins, insulated crimp type connectors for 22-18/16-14/12-10 AWG and un-insulated crimp type connectors for 20-18/16-14/12-10 and 8 AWG. Our crimp tool and dies are compatible with major brand crimp tool manufacturers. DX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool Kits, model DXE-UT-KIT-CRMP2, provides a handsome, convenient carrying case furnished with the Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool, cable shears, braid trimming tool and ALL FIVE CRIMP DIE SETS with a precut foam insert providing a home for each tool and die set. Coaxial cable connector crimping dies are cut to enable crimping both the ferrule and the center pin. DXE-UT-CRMP2 Crimp Tools, sold individually, include one set of DXE-UT-DIE-8U Crimp Dies for RG-8U/213/LMR-400 size cable. DXE-UT-KIT-CRMP2 Complete Kits contain: * DXE-UT-CRMP2 Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tool * DXE-UT-DIE-8U Crimp Die works on connectors for RG-8U/213/LMR-400 size cable * DXE-UT-DIE-8X Crimp Die works on connectors for RG-8X/LMR-240 AND RG-58/LMR-195 size cable * DXE-UT-DIE-PP Crimp Die for Powerpole® 15, 30, 45A contacts and Molex connector pins * DXE-UT-DIE-INS for insulated crimp style terminals 22-18/15-14/12-10 AWG * DXE-UT-DIE-UNIS for uninsulated crimp style terminals 20-28/26-24/12-10/8 AWG * CNL-911 Coaxial cable shears * DXE-170M Precision braid trimmers * 2.5 mm Allen Wrench * DXE-CRIMP-CASE Custom Tool Case Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. Here is a link to a "how-to" video about using DX Engineering Cable Prep and Crimp Tools for Crimp Connectors by Randy, K7AGE: https://youtu.be/T6sYL_eJFaQ Not only are these DX Engineering Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tools and Tool Kits perfect for helping you make quality crimps and keeping track of your tools, but they also make it easy for you to duplicate quality crimps every time.
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DX Engineering Coaxial Cable Prep Tools for Crimp Connectors
DX Engineering Coaxial Cable Prep Tools for Crimp Connectors are an easy way to prepare cable ends for RF crimp connectors. These are the tools to use for dual shield cables that require crimp connectors, as well as on single shield cables when you want to use crimp connectors. - Please CLICK or TAP on the title of a listed item for an overview - a complete description, Specifications, Required and Suggested Parts. Links to instruction manuals and charts appear in Documentation.
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Grommet Assortment Kits
Need to replace a grommet? These Summit Racing Rubber Grommet Assortment Kits will help you replace many grommets with ease. These kits feature the most commonly used grommet sizes. To make grommet selection easier, these kits include the three key measurements: The OD of your wire or cables; the pass-through wall thickness allowable and the ID of the hole to be used. Sorted into a convenient plastic case by size, these Summit Racing Rubber Grommet Assortment Kits are just the ticket for repairs, replacements and restoration projects.
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DX Launcher Compressed Air Cannons
The DX Launcher is a powerful compressed air cannon designed to launch weighted tennis balls up to 100+ feet over tall trees with precision and ease, making it the ultimate tool for stringing wire antennas. Built for serious operators, this launcher delivers reliable performance in the field, helping you get your lines exactly where you need them without climbing, frustration, or tangled messes.
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Jet-Lube SS-30 Pure Copper Anti-Seize
Jet-Lube SS-30 Pure Copper Anti-Seize is the top choice of engineers and technicians in government, industry and leading Amateur Radio contest stations, for protecting mechanical assemblies of aluminum tubing, general hardware and copper grounding systems! On bonded metal surfaces Jet-Lube SS-30 assures electrical and RF conductivity while preventing oxidation and corrosion. Surpassing the capabilities of other aluminum anti-oxidants, the wide temperature range of Jet-Lube SS-30 prevents long-term drying and caking, and allows easy disassembly and effortless cleaning of parts. Jet-Lube SS-30 Pure Copper Anti-Seize is designed for use on taps, lugs, wiping contacts, drum switches, slip rings, and more. An environmentally preferred thread lubricant and conductive termination compound, Jet-Lube SS-30 helps keep your equipment in serviceable condition. It contains a high concentration of copper flakes (a requirement for heavy loads or compression) yielding controlled frictional characteristics that allow the surfaces of nuts and bolts to be easily tightened to their design torque specifications. This anti-seize product assures full hydraulic efficiency by allowing the metal surfaces to slide over each other without damaging metal-to-metal contact. Jet-Lube SS-30 is also designed to work as a similar and dissimilar component between two metal surfaces to prevent seizing and galvanic action. The SS-30 compound formula improves conductivity and ground continuity--and will not melt in high temperatures. Jet-Lube SS-30 Pure Copper Anti-Seize features include: * Meets MIL-PRF-907E spec * K-factor: 0.13 * Service rating: -65 degrees F (-54 degrees C) to 1800 degrees F (820 degrees C) * SS-30 Resistivity (Ohm-CM x108) 5 * Available in 0.25 and 0.50 lb. sizes Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. Jet-Lube SS-30 Pure Copper Anti-Seize is perfect for building aluminum antennas, copper grounding systems, or as a general anti-seize for aluminum, stainless steel, steel, bronze, tin, brass, copper and galvanized hardware. Keep a supply of Jet-Lube SS-30 Pure Copper Anti-Seize on hand by ordering some from DX Engineering today!
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DX Launcher Plus Compressed Air Cannons
The DX Launcher Plus is a powerful compressed air cannon designed to launch weighted tennis balls up to 300+ feet over tall trees with precision and ease, making it the ultimate tool for stringing wire antennas. Built for serious operators, this launcher delivers reliable performance in the field, helping you get your lines exactly where you need them without climbing, frustration, or tangled messes.
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Summit Racing™ Industrial Mechanics Hand Towels
When your current shop towels just don't measure up to your standards, give Summit™ industrial mechanics hand towels a try! These 2-sided towels have an abrasive side for tough jobs, and a smooth side for delicate jobs. We brought the advantages of our industry-leading formula to these new wipes to really cut through dirt and grime, plus special skin conditioners will leave your hands soft and smooth. The towels' unique waterless, no-rinse formula allows you to take them from job site to job site to clean hands, tools, machinery and equipment, pipes, and more. Caution: For external use only. Keep out of the reach of children.
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Summit Racing™ Dead-Blow Hammers
Summit Racing™ offers dead-blow hammers for use by body shops, metal fabricators, woodworkers, machinists, and other trades. The polyurethane mallets are available in different weights, handle lengths, and head styles. Dead-blow hammers provide a balanced swing to effectively complete your tasks.
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Flexzilla Retractable Extension Cord Reels
Flexzilla retractable extension cord reels come pre-loaded with a highly flexible oil-resistant cord, a lighted triple tap outlet, and grounded lead-in cord. Each reel also contains a circuit breaker with reset button, adjustable cord stopper, power indicator light, and a swivel mounting bracket. The impact-resistant housing protects and stores the extension cord when not in use. These retractable reels lock the cord out in 1 or 2 ft. increments (depending on reel chosen) and are ideal for general, commercial, and industrial use.
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Summit Racing™ 20V 4.0 Ah Lithium Rechargeable Battery Packs
One battery for many tools. Summit Racing™ 20V 4.0 Ah lithium rechargeable battery packs provide constant and consistent power for cordless tools. Designed for compatibility with Summit Racing™ impact wrenches and driver, drill, inflators, and more, our 20V Max lithium-ion batteries deliver durability and the runtime to meet your job's demands. Additional features include: * High-current protection * High-voltage protection * Low-voltage protection * Over heating protection * Charging and discharging protection * Short Circuit Protection
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Permatex Dielectric Grease
Permatex Dielectric Grease may be used in RF connectors to prevent moisture ingress. Feedlines and connectors will last longer, providing peak performance for many more years with the use of dielectric grease on the threads of RF connectors. Preventing the effects of moisture is critical in RF feedline connections. Untreated connector threads will oxidize, corrode and seize more quickly if water vapor can enter and collect inside RF connectors. Ultimately, moisture will enter the coaxial cable, promoting contamination and corrosion, resulting in elevated noise levels and increased signal loss. Permatex Dielectric Grease, placed into the air space of RF connectors and their threads, will stop the adverse effects of water vapor and water ingress. Avoiding direct application on mating surfaces of connector center pins, dielectric grease is safe to use in the air spaces and threads of RF connectors.
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Summit Racing™ Foldable Kneeling Mats
Summit Racing™ foldable kneeling mats are made with non-recycled, non-toxic, and high-density foam material to provide better and stronger support for knees. It can help remove stress, discomfort, and pressure, allowing you to focus more on your task. The kneeling pad overall dimensions are 4 ft. long by 15.74 in. wide and 1.18 in. thick. Each pad is big enough to offer sufficient room for both your knees when kneeling and bending. The high-density PE foam has good water resistance, ensuring that it will remain clean and dry. And thanks to its high-density foam, the mats have great compression resistance; they won't compress, crack, or become flattened or deformed over time. The double-sided anti-slippery and cross-pattern design pattern ensures that it will not slip even when used in wet areas. A built-in handle on one side makes it easy to take the mat with you. These portable mats can be used for all kinds of hard, uneven surfaces. They're ideal for garage, workshop repairing, home installation, and more.
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DX Launcher One-Shot Wire Antenna Slingshots
DX Launcher One-Shot Wire Antenna Slingshots are engineered specifically for getting fishing line into trees quickly, accurately, and reliably. Unlike traditional pouch-and-band designs, it uses a durable rubber bag rated for 300+ launches and a precision 1-ounce weight to deliver repeatable shots out to 100-feet. Designed to pair with the DX Reel system, The One-Shot lets you launch, reel, and repeat without changing tools — perfect for antenna installers, arborists, and hobbyists who demand consistent performance. Sole purpose: The One-Shot is a precision slingshot designed to launch fishing line into trees for installing ham radio wire antennas. It fires a 1-ounce weight up to ~100-feet using a long-life rubber launch bag and is compatible with the DX Reel system.
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DX Engineering Crimp Tool Dies
DX Engineering Crimp Tool Dies are interchangeable dies designed for use with the DXE-UT-CRMP2 Crimp Tools and the legacy DXE-UT-CRIMP tool. Covering most popular sizes of coaxial cables, three DX Engineering Crimp Tool Dies handle ten different crimp connectors in BNC, Type N, and UHF Male/PL-259 and three Powerpole® connector sizes. Two additional interchangeable dies handle crimping Molex connector pins, insulated crimp type connectors for 22-18/16-14/12-10 AWG and uninsulated crimp type connectors for 20-18/16-14/12-10 and 8 AWG You can order your Crimp Tool Dies separately here, or all together in the models Ultra-Grip 2 Crimp Connector Hand Tools and Tool Kits, model DXE-UT-KIT-CRMP2 DX Engineering Coax and Powerpole® Crimp Tool Kits. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. Order our DX Engineering Crimp Tool Dies and make wire and cable assembly much easier!
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Summit Racing™ 100-Piece Screwdriver Sets
Add a Summit Racing™ 100-piece screwdriver set to your tool arsenal and always be prepared for any project at hand! Each package includes a 60-piece bit set, seven slotted magnetic screwdrivers, six Philips head magnetic screwdrivers, six Star magnetic screwdrivers, four square magnetic screwdrivers, eight precision magnetic screwdrivers, two offset screwdrivers, six nut drivers, one ratchet handle, and a black plastic storage rack with wall-mounting hole. All screwdrivers have vanadium steel shafts with chrome finish and magnetic shaft tips for extra control, while their comfortable red and black double-injected handles provide maximum grip.
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Summit Racing™ Shrink Sleeve Assortments
Summit Racing® Heat Shrink Assortments preserve the integrity of your connections and provide weather resistant protection. Regular vinyl shrink tubing can crack and tear, but our professional grade polyolefin heat shrink tubing is tougher. Apply heat and you’ll get weather resistant protection that will keep your connections secure and insulated darn near forever. 61 pieces of Heat Shrink of 6 in. length are included at these inside diameter sizes and quantities: 1/8 inch =20 pieces 1/4 inch =15 pieces 3/8 inch =10 pieces 1/2 inch =8 pieces 5/8 inch =4 pieces 3/4 inch = 4 pieces Summit Racing® packs them in a rugged case with individual compartments and a labeled lid to keep your heat shrink tubing organized. Insulate your connections for optimum performance with Summit Racing® Heat Shrink Assortments.
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SCA Tork ShopMax Towels
Strong enough for oil, grease, and solvents, and yet versatile enough to be ideal everyday spill picker-uppers, Shop Max towels perform like no other paper towels. With their thick, cloth-like construction and low linting properties, these multipurpose, disposable towels are excellent replacements for cloth rags. From doing detail work in professional shops and garages to cleaning tools in do-it-yourselfers' workshops and garages, these durable, high performance SCA Tork Shop Max towels are a perfect choice for a wide variety of uses. The SCA Tork Shop Max towels offer an excellent value for the shop or home. SCA offers a variety of towel counts to match the size your job.
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3M Products Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape
3M Products Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape is a conformable, self-fusing rubber electrical insulating tape. Designed for low voltage electrical insulating and moisture-sealing applications, the rubber-based tape is capable of operating in temperatures of up to 80 degrees C (176 degrees Fahrenheit). It is compatible with synthetic coaxial cable and wire insulations and is not corrosive to metal connectors. Temflex is perfect for weatherizing coaxial connections. Use it for antenna, lightning protector, grounding, control cable or any connection needing waterproofing. When used outdoors, the tape should be protected from UV deterioration with an overwrap of Scotch Super 33 Plus Vinyl Electrical Tape. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. Order 3M Products Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape from DX Engineering to weatherproof your outdoor connections.
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Summit Racing™ Rechargeable Under Hood LED Worklights
Summit Racing™ rechargeable underhood LED work lights illuminate your project. They provide up to 1,500 lumens of light in a sleek, lightweight, wireless design that easily attaches to any hood up to 77 in. wide using padded hooks. The two independent work lights can be detached from the adjustable bracket for convenient hand-held use—or rotated on the bracket to give you light where it's needed most. These lights feature a battery level indicator and can be fully recharged in 4 hours using the included USB/wall charger. The LEDs have a lifespan of 50,000 hours and can be used in either a high or low beam setting. Storage is also made easy with the folding design that reduces the overall length to 24 inches. Step up to premium lighting with Summit Racing™ underhood work lights.
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Permatex Ultra Copper RTV Silicone
This Permatex Ultra Copper RTV silicone adhesive is designed to provide a waterproof, flexible, weather-resistant seal around metal. It's designed for temperatures of up to 700 degrees F.
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Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant
Permatex anti-seize lubricant is designed to be used during assembly to prevent galling, corrosion, and seizing and to ensure easier disassembly. Use on any stainless steel nuts, bolts, clamps or other hardware to prevent thread seizure. Other product features include: * Temperature range: -60 to 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit * Salt, corrosion, and moisture-resistant * Ideal for marine use
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DX Engineering Coax Cable Stripping Tools
DX Engineering Coax Cable Stripping Tools provide an easy way to prepare your 50 ohm coax cable for the installation of solder-type PL-259 (UHF-male) and 2-piece solder-type "N" connectors. These handy coax cable strippers work on foam or solid dielectric cables with a precision, 2-step operation. DX Engineering strippers are made with premium, long-lasting, tool-steel cutter blades for clean coaxial cable preparation. These cable stripping tools are intended to be used ONLY on PVC and PE jacketed coaxial cables, not ultra-flex soft rubber-like Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) jacket. Use our red DXE-UT-8213 Coax Cable Stripper for 0.405 in. OD cables. The following cables have been successfully stripped using the superior tool steel cutting blades of our DXE-UT-8213: * DXE-213U * DXE-8U * DXE-11U * Belden 8213 RG11/U * Belden 8214 RG-8 foam * Belden RG-213/U * Belden 8237 RG-8/U * Belden 8267** **Belden 8267 and Belden 9913F7: Some cable labeled as Belden 9913F7 (and also Belden 8267) which has a very "squirmy" jacket and is easy to bend into all shapes without rebounding has proven very challenging to strip easily. The jacket material seems different than the Belden (9913F7 and 8267) samples we had on hand from earlier lots that were used to test the DXE-UT-8213. Belden was contacted concerning this and a sample of the suspect 9913F7 was sent for testing. Belden informed us this was their cable (not a suspected counterfeit) and this is a known tolerance in their manufacturing process of this type coaxial cable jacket. Therefore, the DXE-UT-8213 may or may not work properly with some Belden 9913F7 or Belden 8267. Times Microwave LMR-400UF Ultra-Flex has a similar rubbery, thermoplastic jacket that which CANNOT be stripped by this type of cutter. The new purple UT-8213LR Coax Cable Stripping Tools have been designed to properly prepare RG-213 and 8U sized, 0.405 in. coaxial cables for silver-plated solder-type PL-259 connectors (like DXE-PL259-6). These preparation tools will allow you to strip the coaxial cable with special dimensions to facilitate a unique method of soldering the shield to the back of the connector, proven at the K3LR world-wide contest station. DXE-UT-8213 cutter blades are designed to cut through the more rigid materials encountered with high quality coaxial cables with an OD of 0.405 in with PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and PE (polyethylene) jackets. Our green DXE-UT-808X prepares smaller coaxial cables such as DXE-8X and Mini 8. They have been designed and manufactured to properly prepare coaxial cable for use with DXE-PL259, PL-259 Silver Plated, PTFE Insulation PL-259 connectors and associated reducers, or the DXE-N1001-S Type-N Male Silver Plated, PTFE Insulation two-piece Type-N connector (requires a slight additional trimming of the cable center conductor length) and reducers. DXE-UT-808X has been tested with: * DXE-8X * Belden 9258 RG-8/X These cable strippers are NOT intended for use with look-alike RG-8X cables with soft, rubbery, 'squirmy' outer jackets. Note: Whenever the DX Engineering "Documentation" tab is available, please look at the associated files for additional product information. The best way to install solder connectors on your coaxial cables is to prep them the easy way: with DX Engineering Coax Cable Stripping Tools!
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