Topband: RG-6/U & Snap n Seal connectors

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

I noticed that the last time I was at the big box stores that they are 
only carrying one type of connector that they say is good for both types 
of cables.  I don't use Quad shield cable so I don't know they work on 
quad either.

Mike W0MU

W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net


On 12/12/2011 3:34 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote:
> The normal (blue) connector has a sleeve dia of .290"
> The normal quad shield (purple) connector has a sleeve dia of .315"
> The universal (red) connector has a sleeve dia of .293"
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> I don't have any quad shield cable handy or I'd try it with a red connector. I
> assume it works OK but I don't know how you can stuff it into a sleeve .022"
> smaller in diameter.
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> 73, Roger
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> On 12/12/2011 4:06 PM, Phil Duff wrote:
>> On 12/12/2011 20:45, Roger D Johnson wrote:
>> There are different color banded F SNS connectors for different RG6
>> shield configurations.
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>> But now there is a new style "Ultimate" SNS F connector with a red
>> collar. These are spec'ed to work with: "60% braid, tri-shield and quad
>> shield."
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