Certainly not reason -- SnapNSeal makes crimp BNC connectors to fit most
CATV coax. I have some! AND -- RG6 does NOT define the size of coax,
nor the shield, nor the center conductor.
Indeed, there are many variations of CATV coax -- there are some
designated RG59, RG6, and RG11, and within those designations are solid
copper or CCS steel shield, variations in the number and type of shields
-- everything from a single foil, single foil plus single braid, and
dual foils with dual braids. Virtually all shields for these CATV coaxes
are aluminum. AND each RG-number and each shield type require
differently sized crimp connectors.
Not only that, but there are multiple grades of F-connectors. Poke
around the internet for SnapNSeal and Belden are two of the better brands.
The primary reason for using F-connectors is that the CATV cables
require crimp connectors, and F-connectors have dominated CATV/MATV
because they are fairly inexpensive and very easy to install with the
proper tools. Back in the '70s, one of my gigs was installing CATV/MATV
systems in Chicago high-rise buildings, include Sears Tower. The
connectors we used then were quite primitive as compared to those in use
today.
73, Jim K9YC
On 3/13/2019 7:09 PM, GaryK9GS wrote:
Perhaps because they are the only connector that will fit RG-6? I can't think of
another connector that would fit. RG-6 Is larger, I believe, than RG58 or
RG59.73,Gary K9GS
-------- Original message --------From:john@kk9a.com Date: 3/13/19 9:00 PM
(GMT-06:00) To:towertalk@contesting.com Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] F-connectors
I am wondering why F connectors are popular in amateur radio stations?
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