Topband: Problem with compression F connectors on Quad RG-6

[Paul Christensen]

Mike,

I rarely recommend YouTube videos, but Belden has produced a 3' 37" second 
video promoting their ProSNS line of Snap-N-Seal F connectors.  This list is 
tightly run, or I would otherwise post a link.  Just run a search for Belden 
ProSNS."

At 2 minutes into the video, the Belden rep does exactly as you described. 
However, in the Belden product, a plastic guide tube helps to transition the 
prepared cable end into the connector.  After full insertion, the guide tube 
pops out of the assembly and is discarded.  That feature probably qualifies 
as one of those "flash of genius" novelty ideas that separates this product 
from the others and gets awarded a patent!

Other YouTube videos show a similar braid flaring, especially when using 
quad-shield.   But be suspicious of any information that does not come from 
the product's vendor.   I would also carefully evaluate any similar 
Snap-N-Seal knock-off product from Asia.   In quantities, these connectors 
are inexpensive enough to purchase from well-known industrial suppliers.

Paul, W9AC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Waters" <mikewate at gmail.com>
To: "topband" <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 11:12 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: Problem with compression F connectors on Quad RG-6


> How about folding the shields back a little? I think that's a superior way
> of doing it as opposed to cutting them all flush with the jacket.
>
> I asked a question here some months ago about whether or not that should 
> be
> done or not on my flooded quad-shield F-6 (the CATV alum. shield version 
> of
> RG-6) that I use for my Beverages and to feed my inverted-L. Some people
> said "absolutely not!" and others said "absolutely they should!".
>
> Since folding them back is the only way of being sure that the braids are
> all making contact with the shell of the F connector, I now fold the
> shields back a little in my snap-and-seal F connectors. How can that hurt
> anything? I think it's a better way to do it.
>
> BTW, I run the legal limit through my F-6 and F connectors on 160. :-)  I
> know others do, too. They don't even get warm.
>
> 73, Mike
> www.w0btu.com
> All good topband ops know fine whiskey is a daylight beverage.
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