[time-nuts] RG 6 U couplings

[F. W. Bray]

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 <kb8tq at 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.tibus at 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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