Topband: PE coated RG6

[Grant Saviers]

Just completed cables for an active receive 4 square with Commscope PE 
jacketed flooded RG6  (660-BEF), 1000' on ebay for $35.  I used the 
"weathertight" compression fittings and a Radio Shack stepped prep 
cutter.  RS has the tools cheap.  Extra care is needed to remove the 
braid shards since the flooding goop causes them to stick to 
everything.  It is also a challenge to push the cable far enough into 
the connector, next time I'll try the heat gun idea.  I found trimming 
the braid away with a flush cutting wire snipper was helpful, but still 
have pretty sore hands.

Grant KZ1W


On 12/14/2012 9:20 AM, Rick Karlquist wrote:
> Craig Clark wrote:
>> Anyone have any success installing compression F connectors on
>> polyethylene
>> coated RG6?
>>
>>
>>
>> I am having no luck with either double or quad shield compression or older
>> crimp F connectors.
>> Craig Clark K1QX
> An old trick that works with hoses on barb connectors is to
> heat up the hose by dunking it in a jar of hot (near boiling)
> water.  Works every time.  I'm thinking that one quick dunk
> in water won't hurt the RG6 if you dry it out afterwards with
> a heat gun.  You could also try heating the coax with the heat
> gun instead of using hot water.
>
> If you try this, let us know how it works.  BTW, where do you
> buy PE jacketed RG6; I'm looking for some for my satellite TV
> feed.
>
> Rick N6RK
>
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