Renee speaks the truth :-)
I use these connectors myself Larry. They have a double o-ring seal and
are indeed water proof.
Have been using them for quite some time now outside and no water intrusion.
I would advise to get a good quality compression tool. You will be glad
you did. PCT sells
good pro ones from their website but I found them cheaper on Amazon.
73,
Bob
K6UJ
On 12/18/15 2:33 PM, Renee K6FSB wrote:
Hi Larry-
two possible kinds F Connectors, maybe more 1. O ring inside the
fitting look for ( PCT International) PCT-TRS-6LMG
or 2. on the exterior like a rubber nose (Belden) PPC EX6WS note this
connector is a bit larger in diametre on the "nut", there is also a XL
version.
most likely #2, the Direct TV guy installed #1 type on a recent
install and claimed to have zero issues.
if you do an epay search you will find the connectors....
hope this helps.
73, Merry Christmas
Renée, K6FSB
mstangelo@comcast.net wrote:
Larry,
My cable company recently replaced the coax to my house.
The Compression type F connector they used had an additional rubber
gasket on the front so that it would make a watertight seal to the
lightning arrestor bulkhead.
Mike N2MS
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry K4AB <larry.k4ab@gmail.com>
To: topband@contesting.com
Sent: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 02:43:56 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors
I'm in the process of installing a receive 4 square for 160
using F type connectors and high quality flooded RG-6.
Do these things need additional weatherproofing?
As I recall all the many cable TV installations I have had
over the decades, done by major cable and satellite companies,
none have been weatherproofed.
If its good enough for those guys, at those frequencies,
shouldn't it be good for us at 1.8 MHz?
73,
Larry K4AB
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