Topband: Help installing compression connectors

[Tony K1AMF]

Thanks to all for the many helpful comments and suggestions.  I think I'm using the wrong compression connectors for the job.  The connectors I'm using are Belden Snap-N-Seal SNS1P6U (Red color ring), see picture here http://www.lowes.com/pd_276760-39597-SNS1P6U-10R_0__?productId=50053845.  Although the packaging indicates that the connectors will work with RG6 quad shield coax, they don't (at least not with the Commscope RG6 flooded quad shield PE jacket type of coax I'm using).  I called Commscope for a cross reference on connectors, and they don't recommend any Belden connectors (I assume because the two companies compete with each other) and said to use Corning Gilbert GF-UR-6 compression connectors instead.  I also called Belden tech support and they suggested that their SNS1P6QS (violet ring) connectors should work, which is also what Tom suggested.  So, I've ended up ordering some of both just to be safe, along with a flaring tool (thanks for the tip Frank) to give my poor thumbs a much needed break.  Thanks again to all that replied.  -Tony/K1AMF     
> From: w8ji at w8ji.com
> To: k1amf at live.com; topband at contesting.com
> Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 13:04:50 -0500
> Subject: Re: Topband: Help installing compression connectors
> 
> The correct connector seems to be a SNS-1P6QS with violet sleeve.
> 
> What is the part number or color of the connector you have??
> 
> All you should have to do, besides normal stripping prep, is fold the outer 
> shield over. The connector should push right on by hand.
> 
> The compression pretty much takes a tool to do right, and the stripping is 
> easiest with a stripping tool, but the correct connector should push right 
> on by hand. You might try dipping the cable end in something like alcohol or 
> lacquer thinner to loosen up the flooding goo, if you actually have the 
> correct connector.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tony K1AMF" <k1amf at live.com>
> To: <topband at contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 9:44 AM
> Subject: Topband: Help installing compression connectors
> 
> 
> > Anyone have any suggestions on how to install compression connectors on 
> > flooded RG6 quad shield coax with PE jacket? I'm using Belden Snap-N-Seal 
> > RG6QS compression connectors but they're nearly impossible to slip on far 
> > enough. I've tried removing the outer braid and foil and still no luck. 
> > Maybe I should be using different connectors? The coax I'm using for the 
> > beverage is Commscope F6SSEF / 4561804.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Tony/K1AMF
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