Re: Topband: RG6 connectors and installation
Don't re-invent the wheel. There are cable installers all over the place--these are people who are given the tools and connectors by Comcast and other big companies to make high reliability installations. When you see a cable truck out on location stop and ask the guy what he uses. If you explain why you are interested, you will probably get all the information you need to order the F males and tools yourself, but also find out what they use for cable. It's usually Belden "drop cable" high quality outdoor RG6. My experience has been these materials and tools are superior to what the ham radio vendors sell. 73 Rob K5UJ _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
Re: Topband: RG6 connectors and installation
Okay I have the correct parts and instillation of the connectors all worked out thanks to the direct email I received . Now waiting on parts to arrive . Thanks all , Ed N5DG On 10/28/2018 12:06 PM, Ed Stallman wrote: I'm going to replace all F connectors on my Gel coated CommScope Flooded RG6 coax. This is on my YCCC RX 9 Circle . and is a intermittent problem , I have a few questions in hope to do them correctly this time . I see the big box store sell a double O Ring Connector . Do these look like a reliable connector ? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-F-Compression-Connector-RG6-for-Above-Ground-Outdoor-Use-50-Pack-VDV812-624/203579038?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CG%7CBase%7CD27E%7C27-9_HOME_ELECTRONICS%7CNA%7CPLA%7c7170034238993%7c5873946879311%7c92700032387804670=CjwKCAjwvNXeBRAjEiwAjqYhFoLv1z0hE5ah55DV3VCxOj7V0erdcuOH4UxmC1zfmr9PJ6VILbK01hoCo7cQAvD_BwE=aw.ds I have the 1/4 1/4 coax stripper and a good Klein crimper and have watched YouTube showing how to fit the connector to the Coax . Look to me like their simply pushing them to the right depth and crimping. Is the more to it then that ? After stripping with the 1/4 1/4 stripper , Should I remove the sticky Gel from the braid of the flooded RG6 before applying the connector ? If so what do you use to remove the Gel ? I didn't do this last time , my be my problem ? All RG6 is under ground in 3/4" PVC with weather heads , the coax could be replaced if needed. I tested for open or shorts all tested good with VOM Thanks Ed N5DG --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
Topband: RG6 connectors and installation
I'm going to replace all F connectors on my Gel coated CommScope Flooded RG6 coax. This is on my YCCC RX 9 Circle . and is a intermittent problem , I have a few questions in hope to do them correctly this time . I see the big box store sell a double O Ring Connector . Do these look like a reliable connector ? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-F-Compression-Connector-RG6-for-Above-Ground-Outdoor-Use-50-Pack-VDV812-624/203579038?cm_mmc=Shopping%7CG%7CBase%7CD27E%7C27-9_HOME_ELECTRONICS%7CNA%7CPLA%7c7170034238993%7c5873946879311%7c92700032387804670=CjwKCAjwvNXeBRAjEiwAjqYhFoLv1z0hE5ah55DV3VCxOj7V0erdcuOH4UxmC1zfmr9PJ6VILbK01hoCo7cQAvD_BwE=aw.ds I have the 1/4 1/4 coax stripper and a good Klein crimper and have watched YouTube showing how to fit the connector to the Coax . Look to me like their simply pushing them to the right depth and crimping. Is the more to it then that ? After stripping with the 1/4 1/4 stripper , Should I remove the sticky Gel from the braid of the flooded RG6 before applying the connector ? If so what do you use to remove the Gel ? I didn't do this last time , my be my problem ? All RG6 is under ground in 3/4" PVC with weather heads , the coax could be replaced if needed. I tested for open or shorts all tested good with VOM Thanks Ed N5DG --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com _ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
