If it has a *foil* shield, it's not hardline. If it has *only* foil and
no braid at all, I wouldn't use it - too fragile. But in general, the
easiest way to terminate CATV flexible coax is with an F connector or 75
ohm N connector, and then an adapter to get to the connector series that
you want.
If it really is CATV hardline, you can get an F connector or pin
connector, both of which needs a coring tool or a little ingenuity, or
use a DIY method, also requiring a little ingenuity. The archives should
have lot's of discussion over the years about this very topic.
-Steve K8LX
On 8/28/2014 3:10 PM, Bill Conwell wrote:
I've got a run of CATV hardline I'd like to use. But on cutting into it, I
see the shield is of the foil variety - with no wire. (The outside is
blue; inside is shiny.) What's the best way to connect? I'm guessing some
hose clamp arrangement, but I'm not sure the blue exterior is conductive.
What connectors are typically used by the cable companies? Any help?
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