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

[Mike Waters]

The way that you are doing it it exactly the way that Belden recommends
doing it in their 3' 37" video on YouTube (the video recommended here on
May 5 by Paul, W9AC). I forget the exact URL, but it's easy to find. Belden
has several similar videos on YouTube for other types of coax and
connectors; the video you want is the one that's 3' 37" long.

That foil with the blue Mylar coating between the braids HAS to be removed.
The other foil, the one that's bonded to the outside of the dielectric, is
NOT removed.

73, Mike
www.w0btu.com

On Tue, May 7, 2013 at 5:27 PM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist <
richard at karlquist.com> 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. ...
>
> 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?
>
>