There was recently a discussion about installing F connectors. I ran across a handy tool for this at Lowe's (SKU 303123). It is a small pistol grip attached to a female F connector. The idea is that you screw on the male connector that you want to put on the end of the cable, and it helps to give you leverage to push it onto the cable with high force, and avoid buckling.
It is an "RCA brand" Model VH149N, but actually made by Audiovox. It gives this web site: www.recaccessories.com but AFAIK this tool isn't on the site. Also see: http://www.lowes.com/pd_303123-63374-VH149R_0__?Ntt=f+connector+installation+tool&UserSearch=f+connector+installation+tool&productId=3738041&rpp=32 This is the VH149R model. Seems to be the same as the N version that I have. Rick N6RK _______________________________________________ It is undesirable to believe a proposition when there is no ground whatsoever for supposing it is true. - Bertrand Russell