In this particular application we used L-com connectors. We tested the cable with our fluke DSX and passed with flying colors including shielding test. We're scratching our heads here. I will give best tronics a call and see if they can provide a double shield solution.
On Wed, Nov 18, 2015 at 9:28 AM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote: > Best-Tronics will make cables to custom length for you. In your situation, > you might want to see if they can make them with double shielded cable. > > Or, if you buy double-shielded cable, and terminate them yourself with the > type of connector that has a metal strain relief that crimps around the > shield, I think it makes a pretty foolproof connection. It's a pain though. > > That type of plug is available from Emerson/AIM, Sentinel, L-Com among > others. Sentinel connectors are available from rj45s.com but I find the > loading bars to be a royal pain. I believe Best-Tronics uses exclusively > Tyco/AMP plugs. > > > -----Original Message----- From: Eric Muehleisen > Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 8:51 AM > > To: [email protected] > Subject: [AFMUG] CAT5e or CAT6 shielded outdoor patch cable > > We have a situation where an AirFiber is struggling to maintain a > gigabit ethernet connection. It's right next to a FM antenna. We've > replaced the ~75ft. patch cable with belden shielded CAT5 and shielded > ends. We've replaced the cable a couple time now. It will run gigabit > in good conditions, but as soon as it rains or snows, the link bounces > between gig and 100meg. Both ends are shielded and bonded. > > My question is, I would like to replace the cable again but with > tested factory made outdoor shielded CAT5e or CAT6 at 75ft. I cannot > seem to find a quality outdoor rated STP cable at custom lengths that > is at least 24AWG solid wire. > > If anyone can make a recommendation, that would be great. >
