Hi I agree 100% with the recommendation of compression connectors and of the CX3 in particular. The only thing I would add is that they require a proper tool to “compress” them. I have found that some of the tools are pretty brand specific. You may need to match the tool to the connector.
Bob > On Dec 5, 2015, at 11:38 PM, Arnold Tibus <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi Bert and the group, > > I can highly recommend the so called compression F-connectors. > There are a lot of brands out, but my personal favorite is the > Waterproof CX3 Quickmount > from Corning Cabelcon, because they have very good rf and mechanical data. > They are not only weatherproof and corrosion resistant (NiTin-alloy), but > they are really watertight (tested 8h at 30m) and accept a quite high > pull strength of up to typical 480N. > The RF shielding and impedance data are also very good. > > For outside I use successful since years a black polyethylen insulated > cable > which is really weatherproof and UV resistant and triple shielded with > tinned copper > braid (I don't like aluminum braid because the low mech. performance). > > Just for overview information (I have no relation to this company!): > http://www.cabelcon.dk/download/CX3Folder_May2012.pdf > > One may find similar connectors made by other companies. > > The only 'negative' point is the need of a compression tool. > > So I think this would be a very good solution for repair and connection > in general of RG6 and similar types also for GPS use. > > Kind regards > > Arnold, DK2WT > > > > Am 05.12.2015 um 21:28 schrieb Bert Kehren via time-nuts: >> At my new home the GPS antenna location has turned in to a challenge. May >> have to splice RG 6U. Has any one done measurements on couplings and the >> loss associated with them. Right now I am considering a female, female >> coupling. Is there a better alternative? >> Thanks Bert Kehren Palm City Fl. >> _______________________________________________ >> time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] >> To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts >> and follow the instructions there. > > _______________________________________________ > time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts > and follow the instructions there. _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
