I have finally decided to go through my RX antenna systems and replace all the F connectors with BNCs. My coax is all RG-6 Quad shield. I would like to find an all-crimp BNC male solution, or failing
Hi Pete, I wonder why you've decided to switch to BNCs? They have their own issues and they've completely unsuitable for outdoor use. I wonder if perhaps you've been using poor quality F connectors?
That is certainly possible, Frank - I've been using Ideal compression connectors from Home Depot. I have not had any reliability problems with them at all - they are just a pita to connect and discon
Pete, I recommend you stay with the F-connectors. BNCs are fine in a lab environment where cables must be disconnected often, but their convenience factor comes with a trade-off in reliability. If, h
"If a BNC is wrapped with Scotch 2242, over-wrapped with Scotch 88+, and not submerged, shouldn't that be adequate?" If you do all this, wouldn't that make BNCs a pita too? Brad KV5V ________________
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There are push on F connectors, and I use them, but I use them wisely. I minimize my dependence on having a perfect shield connection as much as reasonably possible. For example, my swap over from ho
That is certainly possible, Frank - I've been using Ideal compression The cable guys around here have some sort of neat slip on/over wrench. Seems to work like a charm. Google f-type connector wrench
This is the short tool most everyone carries that I know that works in TV distribution.. I also have one with a long screwdriver shaft that works better for tightly racked equipment. such as the TV h
Very interesting that I was just thinking about this. I have been contemplating maybe going to TNC connectors. I am wondering if anyone has any experience with them as far as durability. Most of my p
An alternative would be to use BNC females and an adapter to go from the F male with a male BNC on the other end. I have a of them without any issues. 73...Stan, K5GO _________________ Topband Reflec
I use F female to BNC male adapters in the shack with all "RG6" cables terminated in F connectors. I have gone completely to flooded "RG6", matching connectors, and, yes Virginia, the particular tool
Same here. I second Guy's observation. And I regularly run the legal limit through my F connectors, and occasionally the legal limit with high SWR! Yet, they don't even feel warm to the touch afterwa
A clarification or two, sorry for the confusion. First, I only use the F connectors and DXE flooded "RG6" for RX, though I can see putting some amount of 160m power on them, I just don't do so myself
There are higher-quality F female connectors with a blue dielectric insert (not the normal white or clear insert). They are rated up to 2GHz if I remember correctly, but they also have better machini
The end of the coax CCS center conductor always has sharp jagged edges. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that these can and will damage the female contacts, by removing the plating an