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1. Topband: PL 259 for RG6 (score: 1): Author: Bob Kupps <n6bk@yahoo.com>; Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 21:28:59 -0700 (PDT); Hi I will be using Comcast RG6 for my 4 square feed lines and the controller uses UHF connectors. Would crimp-on PL259 plugs sized for RG59 cable be suitable or is there a better way to go? Thanks Bo; /archives//html/Topband/2011-10/msg00036.html (6,707 bytes)
2. Re: Topband: PL 259 for RG6 (score: 1): Author: Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>; Date: Sat, 08 Oct 2011 13:40:51 -0700; There's RG6, and there's RG6, and there's RG6. In other words, there are dozens of very different cables called RG6. RG6 is not a spec, it is a VERY generic description. First, you should be using ON; /archives//html/Topband/2011-10/msg00041.html (7,994 bytes)
3. Re: Topband: PL 259 for RG6 (score: 1): Author: Jim Brown <jim@audiosystemsgroup.com>; Date: Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:23:23 -0700; 1) LOSS. Significant if it's a long run for flimsy shields. Also, copper clad steel is pretty lossy on the lower bands as compared to solid copper or copper clad Aluminum. If you're only going 25 ft,; /archives//html/Topband/2011-10/msg00051.html (8,582 bytes)
4. Re: Topband: PL 259 for RG6 (score: 1): Author: "ZR" <zr@jeremy.mv.com>; Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2011 14:24:16 -0400; Thats hilarious, many hams have been crimping CATV soft cable for decades. I started doing it with RG-11 in the late 70's and RG-6 a bit later and have never had a problem from 160M to 70cm and runni; /archives//html/Topband/2011-10/msg00052.html (9,111 bytes)
5. Re: Topband: PL 259 for RG6 (score: 1): Author: Mike Waters <mikewate@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2011 19:15:43 -0500; I know several Topbanders--and others--that are using inexpensive 75-ohm aluminum shield CATV-style 'RG-6', even running the legal limit through it. It is actually quite low loss. I regularly run 700; /archives//html/Topband/2011-10/msg00053.html (8,376 bytes)
6. Re: Topband: PL 259 for RG6 (score: 1): Author: Jon Zaimes AA1K <jz73@verizon.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:47:42 -0400; I've used lots of RG-6 over the years for transmitting. It handles full power fine, even through F connectors (got that tip years ago from KM1H) for various antennas 160-10m. Though most of mine is h; /archives//html/Topband/2011-10/msg00056.html (7,951 bytes)
7. Re: Topband: PL 259 for RG6 (score: 1): Author: "John K9UWA" <john@johnjeanantiqueradio.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:29:55 -0400; As per the VK1OD website chart RG-6 has less loss than anything else shown. Matches RG-213 at 1.8 Mhz the place we are all looking at. I can see where perhaps my twenty year old RG-6 could be improve; /archives//html/Topband/2011-10/msg00061.html (10,545 bytes)
8. Re: Topband: PL 259 for RG6 (score: 1): Author: Mike Waters <mikewate@gmail.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:37:24 -0500; Indeed! There are millions of miles of aluminum shield CCS (copper-clad steel center conductor) RG-6 and millions of F connectors installed at VHF frequencies on CATV systems all over the USA. And th; /archives//html/Topband/2011-10/msg00062.html (8,857 bytes)
9. Re: Topband: PL 259 for RG6 (score: 1): Author: "Milt -- N5IA" <n5ia@zia-connection.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:13:11 -0700; Mike, I have had the same problem you describe with the "chassis" mount female "F" connectors. I am now using the PC board mounted female "F" connectors and installing them on a small PC board where; /archives//html/Topband/2011-10/msg00068.html (9,736 bytes)
10. Re: Topband: PL 259 for RG6 (score: 1): Author: "Bill Wichers" <billw@waveform.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:50:38 -0400; [snip] I've I have had a similar complaint with such connectors. I especially have a problem with the typical poor-quality threads and nuts that break when tightened. I have found two solutions: 1 -; /archives//html/Topband/2011-10/msg00071.html (9,898 bytes)
11. Re: Topband: PL 259 for RG6 (score: 1): Author: "Hardy Landskov" <n7rt@cox.net>; Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:55:22 -0700; Milt, Mike, and all: I use 4-hole chassis mount F connectors because like you said, the single nut F connectors loosen up after awhile with temperature changes. Mouser carries them but I got mine fro; /archives//html/Topband/2011-10/msg00077.html (11,557 bytes)
12. Re: Topband: PL 259 for RG6 (score: 1): Author: Mike Waters <mikewate@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:25:34 -0500; Perfect! This is exactly what I've been looking for! It's Mouser P/N 161-9126. I looked through the catalog before, but overlooked it because the F connectors are not all in one place. And searching; /archives//html/Topband/2011-10/msg00091.html (9,214 bytes)

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