Connecting coaxial cable to connector

Apparatus for connecting a coaxial cable to a connector having a metal base for connection to a conductive shield of said cable via a solder ring within a heat-shrinkable tube, said apparatus comprising

• a first fixture for engaging an end of said coaxial cable and first connector,
• said fixture includ ing contacts for making electrical contact to said base and to said inner conductor,
• a first heater mounted in a predetermined position with respect to said fixture for directing a controlled amount of heat to said solder and heat-shrinkable tube, and
• a tester to test the electrical integrity of said cable.

Apparatus for connecting a coaxial cable to a connector having a metal base for connection to a conductive shield of said cable via a solder ring within a heat-shrinkable tube, said apparatus comprising

• a first fixture for engaging an end of said coaxial cable and first connector,
• a first heater mounted in a predetermined position with respect to said fixture for directing a controlled amount of heat to said solder and heat-shrinkable tube,
• a second fixture for engaging another end of said cable and second connector, and
• a second heater mounted in a predetermined position with respect to said second fixture for directing a controlled amount of heat to the region occupied by said solder ring and heat-shrinkable tube,
• said first fixture and first heater being mounted for movement with respect to said second fixture and second heater to accommodate different lengths of cable,
• said first fixture and first heater being mounted on a first plate that is slidably mounted on tracks, said second fixture and second heater being mounted on a second plate that is slidably mounted on said tracks.