Re: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax

2016-11-19 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
On Sat, Nov 19, 2016 at 11:35 PM, Leslie Paal via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > 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, I thought about that earlier

Re: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax

2016-11-19 Thread Leslie Paal via CnC-List
using BIG antennas... On Fri, 11/18/16, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: Subject: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax To: "CnClist" Cc: "Dennis C." Date: Friday, November 18, 2016, 5:02 PM My old Garmin text only GPS quit acquiring satellites.  I tried a spare 128

Re: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax

2016-11-19 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
I love my Garmin 182C! Josh On Nov 19, 2016 12:11 PM, "Jim Watts via CnC-List" wrote: > I got a free Garmin 182C without an antenna, but I had an old Standard > Horizon GPS antenna lying around, plus a piece of cable with the right > connector on it, so I spliced the cables as noted above and i

Re: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax

2016-11-19 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
; > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Dennis > C. via CnC-List > *Sent:* Friday, November 18, 2016 8:02 PM > *To:* CnClist > *Cc:* Dennis C. > *Subject:* Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax > > > > My old Garmin text only GP

Re: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax

2016-11-19 Thread Jim Watts via CnC-List
I got a free Garmin 182C without an antenna, but I had an old Standard Horizon GPS antenna lying around, plus a piece of cable with the right connector on it, so I spliced the cables as noted above and it works like a charm. Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 18 November 2016

Re: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax

2016-11-19 Thread Gary Nylander via CnC-List
postage donation to Stu… Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 8:02 PM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax My old Garmin text only GPS quit acquiring satellites. I tried a

Re: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax

2016-11-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Here's a double female. They call it a SO-239 barrel adapter. http://testparts-store.com/so-239-female-barrel-adapter-connector-coupler-uhf-7614hn/?utm_medium=googleshopping&utm_source=bc Josh On Nov 18, 2016 8:13 PM, "Josh Muckley" wrote: The "right" way to splice it is with 2 male PL259 con

Re: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax

2016-11-18 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John Pennie via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 20:23 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John Pennie Subject: Re: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax Josh said it best. You'd be amazed at the crap that actually works somehow

Re: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax

2016-11-18 Thread Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
This is what I used - and it worked for several years. Marek 1994 C270 ”Legato” Ottawa, ON From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 20:02 To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax I saw a

Re: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax

2016-11-18 Thread John Pennie via CnC-List
Josh said it best. You'd be amazed at the crap that actually works somehow in a ham shack. John Sent from my iPad > On Nov 18, 2016, at 8:13 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > wrote: > > The "right" way to splice it is with 2 male PL259 connections on both cut > ends and then a double female

Re: Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax

2016-11-18 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
The "right" way to splice it is with 2 male PL259 connections on both cut ends and then a double female to connect them together. In reality the center conductor carries the signal and the outer is the shield. The signal from the antenna really isn't a high frequency signal requiring a shielded c

Stus-List Splicing RG58 coax

2016-11-18 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
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 leprechau

Re: Stus-List Splicing Amsteel

2013-08-24 Thread Russ & Melody
Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 -1 At 10:03 AM 23/08/2013, you wrote: Google "Amsteel eye splice" or something similar. There's lots of information on line. Even videos. sam :-) From: Indigo Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 10:35 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Reply To: cnc-list@cnc-l

Re: Stus-List Splicing Amsteel

2013-08-23 Thread Chuck S
probably 1/8" which would be rated for only 2500#. That may be enough? Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Indigo" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 12:39:09 PM Subject: Stus-List Splicing Amsteel

Re: Stus-List Splicing Amsteel

2013-08-23 Thread Curtis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua-yJgrg2rc Here is how I did my lifelines. On 8/23/13, Indigo wrote: > I have just been persuaded by West Marine to use Amsteel to make a short > (2ft) strop to raise the upper swivel on my roller furler so that the > entry/exit angle to the sheave is better t

Re: Stus-List Splicing Amsteel

2013-08-23 Thread sam . c . salter
sam :-) From: IndigoSent: Friday, August 23, 2013 10:35 AMTo: cnc-list@cnc-list.comReply To: cnc-list@cnc-list.comSubject: Stus-List Splicing Amsteel I have just been persuaded by West Marine to use Amsteel to make a short (2ft) strop to raise the upper swivel on my r

Re: Stus-List Splicing Amsteel

2013-08-23 Thread Joel Aronson
Jonathan, Try the Samson or NE Rope splicing instructions available on their websites. Eye splices are so easy even I can do them! Joel Sent from my iPad On Aug 23, 2013, at 12:35 PM, Indigo wrote: I have just been persuaded by West Marine to use Amsteel to make a short (2ft) strop to raise

Stus-List Splicing Amsteel

2013-08-23 Thread Indigo
I have just been persuaded by West Marine to use Amsteel to make a short (2ft) strop to raise the upper swivel on my roller furler so that the entry/exit angle to the sheave is better to prevent a halyard wrap. In the store, they made it sound so easy to splice round a thimble.! Essentially th

Re: Stus-List Splicing

2013-02-18 Thread Wally Bryant
Roger that. I sink just about every splice I do using this method: Dennis C. wrote: I also told him that he would have been better off to use one of the boat's winches to finish the splice. -- s/v Stella Blue www.wbryant.com __

Re: Stus-List Splicing

2013-02-17 Thread Martin DeYoung
un...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of Chuck S [cscheaf...@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 2:26 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Splicing I guess Brion Toss found a coat hanger works too? Thanks for the link. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atla

Re: Stus-List Splicing

2013-02-16 Thread Dennis C.
ches to finish the splice.  He could have controlled the tension better with the winch.  Live and learn. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA > > From: Chuck S >To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 4:26 PM >Subjec

Re: Stus-List Splicing

2013-02-16 Thread Chuck S
I guess Brion Toss found a coat hanger works too? Thanks for the link. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ - Original Message - From: "Sam Salter" To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 2:01:44 PM Subject: Stus-List Splicing Al

Stus-List Splicing

2013-02-16 Thread Sam Salter
All this talk of electrical fish and coat hangers, you guys need to join the 21st century! Get yourselves one (or 2) of these: http://www.google.ca/search?q=brion+toss+splicing+wand&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=odUfUZeMOer4yQHB74HwBA&ved=0CEUQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=644#biv=i|9;