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

[Milt -- N5IA]

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-----Original Message----- 
From: Richard (Rick) Karlquist
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 3:27 PM
To: donovanf at starpower.net
Cc: PVRC ; topband
Subject: Re: Topband: Problem with compression F connectors on Quad RG-6



On 5/7/2013 9:23 AM, donovanf at starpower.net wrote:
>
> 3. Remove the foil tape between the two braid shields. Do not use a knife 
> to assist
> in foil tape removal. This step is time consuming and often ignored. The 
> connector
> will be very difficult to install if the foil tape is not removed. If 
> somehow you manage
> to force the connector onto the cable with the foil tape in place, the 
> connector will
> be intermittent and unreliable.

This is the key issue with these things.  I find that I simply cannot
tear the foil with my bare hands, on account of the fact that it
is not foil, but rather plastic (probably mylar) with an evaporated
or sputtered metal coating.  I have resorted to using a very small pair
of diagonal cutters to cut the "foil".  Any other suggestions?

Rick N6RK
All good topband ops know how to put up a beverage at night.
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