Hi Bob, you are correct with the special compression tool. I did it mention as a 'negative' point. Yes, the right tool is obligatory, but the dealers do have normally these in the list with the connectors, I am using the correct tool of course.
I also 'misused' these connectors for my ZS6BKW-type antenna. I connected just the shield of a hi Q SAT cable with PE outer insulation as areal wire - fixation and contacting via these connectors. No changes and no damages since 2 years out in sunhine, rain, ice, snow and heavy storms mounted up on the hill and 10 m above ground --> 100 % mechanical and electrical test approved as well for such not nominal use! Arnold, DK2WT Am 06.12.2015 um 13:44 schrieb Bob Camp: > 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. _______________________________________________ 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.
