Just completed cables for an active receive 4 square with Commscope PE
jacketed flooded RG6 (660-BEF), 1000' on ebay for $35. I used the
"weathertight" compression fittings and a Radio Shack stepped prep
cutter. RS has the tools cheap. Extra care is needed to remove the
braid shards since the flooding goop causes them to stick to
everything. It is also a challenge to push the cable far enough into
the connector, next time I'll try the heat gun idea. I found trimming
the braid away with a flush cutting wire snipper was helpful, but still
have pretty sore hands.
Grant KZ1W
On 12/14/2012 9:20 AM, Rick Karlquist wrote:
Craig Clark wrote:
Anyone have any success installing compression F connectors on
polyethylene
coated RG6?
I am having no luck with either double or quad shield compression or older
crimp F connectors.
Craig Clark K1QX
An old trick that works with hoses on barb connectors is to
heat up the hose by dunking it in a jar of hot (near boiling)
water. Works every time. I'm thinking that one quick dunk
in water won't hurt the RG6 if you dry it out afterwards with
a heat gun. You could also try heating the coax with the heat
gun instead of using hot water.
If you try this, let us know how it works. BTW, where do you
buy PE jacketed RG6; I'm looking for some for my satellite TV
feed.
Rick N6RK
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