Check for local electrical suppliers. I purchased an Greenley (sp?) crimping
tool and F-connectors that are *supposed to be water proof. I also have the
tool and connectors from DX engineering. Both work fine. As far as the
cable quality I used the bulk, flooded stuff from DX engineering, but that
apparently is not an option and for a short run I'd use most any including
Radio Shack *stuff*.
All of the RG-6 I've used has been the same OD and
> On Fri, 3 Aug 2007 01:09:43 -0400, Dan Zimmerman N3OX wrote:
>
>>What can I expect as far as variation in cable quality at UHF if I buy
>>RG-6 at Home Depot or Lowes or Circuit City?
You're taking pot luck as far as the cable, but it's a short run. If out in
the weater I'd eventually replace it with some good stuff.
Good Luck,
Roger (K8RI)
>
> An issue more important than loss is making good connections to it. The
> stuff they sell in these retail houses is designed for MATV and CATV, for
> use with very good crimp connectors. They have Al shields, not copper, so
> you can't solder the connectors. DX Eng sells very good F connectors and a
> decent crimper, but you don't have time for shipping. :) The same company
> also makes crimp BNCs for those cables. Another tricky deal -- the crimp
> connectors are matched to the exact diameter and shield construction of
> the
> RG6. The wrong size WILL come apart. (This is experience talking). :)
>
> For your purposes (35 ft) I wouldn't worry about the loss. But I would
> worry about the termination.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim Brown K9YC
>
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