I just /happened/ to be in Home Depot this morning, and observed that
they have a complete kit -- connectors and tool for something like $30.
It was in the electrical tools area, if this is any help.
Jim
wb4...@amsat.org
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On 12/6/2015 9:25 AM, Arnold Tibus wrote:
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 <arnold.ti...@gmx.de> 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.
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