[time-nuts] RG 6 U couplings

[Jim Sanford]

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
wb4gcs at 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
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> 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.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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