🔌 Prep Like a Pro, Connect Like a Boss!
The TIMES MICROWAVE CST-400 is a compact, all-in-one manual prep tool engineered for LMR-400 coaxial cables. Combining cable stripping, trimming, and deburring in a two-step process, it ensures fast, precise preparation compatible with nearly all crimp and clamp connectors—ideal for professional-grade installations demanding minimal signal loss.
| Brand | TIMES MICROWAVE SYSTEMS |
| Material | Plastic |
| Product Dimensions | 2.01"L x 2.01"W |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Manufacturer | Times Microwave Systems |
| UPC | 888063155383 |
| Part Number | CST-400 |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Item model number | CST-400 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Usage | professional installations, high-precision cable preparation, applications sensitive to loss |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
R**9
Fast
Fastest prep tool l have ever used, accurate clean cuts . Wish they had one for smaller cables.
I**T
Fantastic prep tool
Very precise. Makes working with LMR-400 a breeze.
R**Y
What more can I say?
It's all I needed. Perfect cuts every time.
L**0
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A quality cable prepare tool, crucial for ease of installation of connectors...a must have if you have to put on multiple connectors on LMR 400 cable
P**T
Where was this tool 45 years ago?
I own this LMR400 prep tool as well as another one for LMR600 cable. While they are designed by Times Micro for their cables, they work very well with other cable brands of similar specification. Bottom line, with these tools, I can prepare a coaxial cable and install a crimp-on connector in less than a minute and a half. On my last project, I installed 10 LMR600 and 8 LMR400 connectors in approximately an hour and tem minutes. Two of the LMR600 terminations were 80' up a tower. I have been in the radio business for 45 years and have never found a stripping/prep tool this efficient. Put the coax in one end and give the tool 5-6 turns, Put the coax in the other end and do the same. The result is a perfectly stripped center conductor and shield. I would add that they have a very simple ring that you can use to tie the tool to your climbing harness. It does not interfere with operation of the tool !!!
A**R
Great tool and saves time
Worth the money
S**N
Watch out
This is not for LMR-400 UF. This is for direct burial or bulk cable with solid copper conductor not braided. I had to spend valuable time shipping this back for a slow refund.
G**H
Top Quality, BUT for TMS Connectors ONLY!
The title for these strippers imply that they are for any connector - WRONG! While they do a fantastic job of stripping LMR400 easy, the stripped lengths are set for Times Microwave Connectors only. The stripped length is not even close to DXEngineering PL259 requirements. Don't waste your time and money, unless you are using TMS connectors, which BTW are almost 5 times the cost of DXE connectors. Commercial applications my require high quality TMS connectors, but most hams are very happy with the quality of DXE connectors, which these strippers will not work!
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