Burned $150 on a cheap crimper for coax connectors

Ngl, I grabbed a no-name crimper online to save cash on a job replacing a GPS antenna line. The crimps looked fine but failed continuity checks after a few flight cycles, causing intermittent faults. What's your go-to brand for reliable coax tools that won't crap out?

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skylercooper7mo ago

Honestly, that cheap tool trap is everywhere now. You see it with everything from kitchen gadgets to work gear, where the thing looks right but just can't hold up. My shop swears by Klein or Paladin for coax, they just last.

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patricia_wells6mo ago

Actually Paladin makes great coax tools too.

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barbara_smith927mo ago

Wait, coax strippers? I thought Paladin was mostly for fiber and Klein for general electrical. Might be mixing up the brands.

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