Depends on how you define "best way".
I use RJ45 plugs and an appropriately rated inline coupler.
That way it uses standard parts we always have in service/install vehicles,
and it gives you a test point.
We always carry a tube of DC4 so you could squirt that in the coupler if you
want.
I also stock shielded inline couplers, or there are shielded pass-thru
keystone jacks that do the same thing, I actually have some of each.
The coupler means 2 crimps and 2 plug/jack connections, so your other
solutions could arguably be more reliable or provide better performance, but
if they all work, I go for convenience.
Also, an empty Canopy case can be used to hold an outdoor splice, if you
save them from fried radios. Good for mounting on customer tower legs.
Also note I've tried various brands of inline couplers and have not really
noticed any difference, so I just order from the same place I get patch
cords. I'm not sure I'd trust Skywalker.
-----Original Message-----
From: Sterling Jacobson
Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 4:46 PM
To: '[email protected]'
Subject: [AFMUG] Cat5e/6 outdoor splice
So what's the best way to splice two Cat5/6 cables together in an small
outdoor enclosure?
The options apparently are the following:
RJ45 Male/Female join
Punch down Connection block
Scotch lock pair connectors
That's about the most lossless ways I could come up with.
I am currently use the pair butt splice parts with four parts per cable
connection.
Is there an 8-way/wire butt splice part?
I figure that is the best if the twist is kept up to the splice.
It has grease in it and it probably the most loss-less?
It's probably also the fastest and easiest to do on site.
Am I right?
