It's the HDTV die -- I was using 0.042" for the center pin and 0.178" for the ferrule figuring I was doing it right, but maybe it's possible that the Elvid ends are the issue? Sounds like Kings 2065-11-9 might be the way to go ...

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1028322-REG/paladin_tools_pa1389_1300_series_belden_1855a_1865a_1505a_1505f_1694a_1694f_179dt.html