save the removed insulator, split it and use it over the joint. You want as 'smooth' joint as possible. The cable is designed with 'that' insulator, reuse it.
Leslie. spent many years communicating with spacecraft millions of miles away, using BIG antennas... -------------------------------------------- On Fri, 11/18/16, Dennis C. via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: Subject: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax To: "CnClist" <[email protected]> Cc: "Dennis C." <[email protected]> Date: Friday, November 18, 2016, 5:02 PM My old Garmin text only GPS quit acquiring satellites. I tried a spare 128 with the same result. Aha, bad antenna. I bought a cheap Chinese knock off replacement. When I went to pull the old antenna out, I discovered the cable somehow got cut by the steering system. (I think it was a leprechaun or boat gremlin but not sure.) So, the old antenna is probably still good and I'd like to fix it as a spare. With a new antenna costing only $30, it doesn't pay to invest in pricey splice connectors, etc. My buddies on the bayou and some internet research say the RG58 AU cable can be spliced by soldering. Seems simple enough. Peel back the outer covers and shieldsStrip the insulator to expose the center conductorsSolder the center conductors togetherBuild up the insulator with Teflon tape, heat shrink tubing, etcPull one shield downPull the other shield over it and solderFinish with heat shrinkLike this only neater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vYcYz9pbTE This is more of a curiosity project than a necessity. Just chunking the old one in the trash is also OK. Any other ideas? I see cheap connectors on mouser.com etc but don't see a butt splice thingie. I saw a video using two female connectors and a barrel connector. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
