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Re: Topband: Problem with compression F connectors on Quad RG-6

To: "topband" <topband@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: Problem with compression F connectors on Quad RG-6
From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
Date: Sun, 5 May 2013 15:20:01 -0400
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Mike,

I rarely recommend YouTube videos, but Belden has produced a 3' 37" second video promoting their ProSNS line of Snap-N-Seal F connectors. This list is tightly run, or I would otherwise post a link. Just run a search for Belden ProSNS."

At 2 minutes into the video, the Belden rep does exactly as you described. However, in the Belden product, a plastic guide tube helps to transition the prepared cable end into the connector. After full insertion, the guide tube pops out of the assembly and is discarded. That feature probably qualifies as one of those "flash of genius" novelty ideas that separates this product from the others and gets awarded a patent!

Other YouTube videos show a similar braid flaring, especially when using quad-shield. But be suspicious of any information that does not come from the product's vendor. I would also carefully evaluate any similar Snap-N-Seal knock-off product from Asia. In quantities, these connectors are inexpensive enough to purchase from well-known industrial suppliers.

Paul, W9AC

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Waters" <mikewate@gmail.com>
To: "topband" <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 11:12 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: Problem with compression F connectors on Quad RG-6


How about folding the shields back a little? I think that's a superior way
of doing it as opposed to cutting them all flush with the jacket.

I asked a question here some months ago about whether or not that should be done or not on my flooded quad-shield F-6 (the CATV alum. shield version of
RG-6) that I use for my Beverages and to feed my inverted-L. Some people
said "absolutely not!" and others said "absolutely they should!".

Since folding them back is the only way of being sure that the braids are
all making contact with the shell of the F connector, I now fold the
shields back a little in my snap-and-seal F connectors. How can that hurt
anything? I think it's a better way to do it.

BTW, I run the legal limit through my F-6 and F connectors on 160. :-)  I
know others do, too. They don't even get warm.

73, Mike
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