Also, don't scrimp and cheap out on a cable prep / stripping tool.
I tried a couple of the inexpensive types ($5 to $10 variety), the sort
of worked but were frustrating to use and do a good job.
Best one I have found is the Cable Prep (bran name) CPT-6590 for RG59
and RG6 size cables. They also make other sizes, for example CPT-1100
for RG7 and RG11 size cables.
They are a good quality tool that will last a very long time in a home
lab and make the job much easier.
cheers, Graham ve3gtc
On 2015-12-06 15:20, F. W. Bray wrote:
For those of us in the U.S., does anyone have suggestions of vendors or brands
of quality connectors and installation tools?
Over the years, I worked my way up from cheap wire terminals to PIDG connectors
and the correct tools. Rather than repeat the process with F connectors, I'm
willing to pay a bit more the first time to do it right.
Fred
KE6CD
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On Dec 6, 2015, at 4:44 AM, Bob Camp <kb...@n1k.org> wrote:
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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