Re: [TowerTalk] RG6 flooded cable issue

[Steve Maki <lists@oakcom.org>]

On F connectors I like to leave the center conductor a little long. I 
hate the normal prep tools. I work with a good sharp curved cutter and 
do everything manually. I've NEVER experienced what you are describing. 
There is quite a bit of room inside female connectors, try leaving a 
1/4" of center conductor sticking out of the male connector. Put a 
little dielectric grease in to fill the void. Your troubles will go away.
-Steve K8LX

On 05/22/24 8:46 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
> Maybe it is an issue with the coax.  I will have to go look the maker 
> and specs.  I don't know what other connectors to use.  I use the 
> appropriate stripping tool with a compression F connector.   I will 
> have to check the other connectors at each antenna and see if they are 
> doing it too.  I suppose I could try a different brand of compression 
> connectors.
> W0MU
>
>
> On 5/22/2024 6:34 PM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:
> > I have seen this phenomenon many times with RG8 using type N connectors
> > The only solution I know for that case is to switch to UHF connectors 
> > don't allow the dielectric to move relative to the center conductor.
> > Does anyone else understand this behavior?
> >
> > Rick N6RK
> >
> > On 5/20/2024 7:41 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
> > > I have a circle 8 array and the center dielectric seems to grow 
> > > after I put connectors on.  Enough that the connector works itself 
> > > off the switching unit.  There is at least 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch 
> > > coming out past where it should on the connector.  I am using 
> > > quality compression connectors.  Do I need to stretch this coax 
> > > out?  I don't recall the brand but I think it was decent quality 
> > > cable.  Has anyone else seen this?
> > > W0MU
> > >
> > >
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