Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors

[Robert Harmon]

Renee speaks the truth :-)

I use these connectors myself Larry.  They have a double o-ring seal and 
are indeed water proof.
Have been using them for quite some time now outside and no water intrusion.
I would advise to get a good quality compression tool.  You will be glad 
you did.  PCT sells
good pro ones from their website but I found them cheaper on Amazon.

73,
Bob
K6UJ

On 12/18/15 2:33 PM, Renee K6FSB wrote:
> Hi Larry-
> two possible kinds F Connectors, maybe more 1. O ring inside the 
> fitting  look for ( PCT International) PCT-TRS-6LMG
> or 2. on the exterior like a rubber nose (Belden) PPC EX6WS note this 
> connector is a bit larger in diametre on the "nut", there is also a XL 
> version.
> most likely #2, the Direct TV guy installed #1 type on a recent 
> install and claimed to have zero issues.
> if you do an epay search you will find the connectors....
> hope this helps.
> 73, Merry Christmas
> Renée, K6FSB
>
>
>
> mstangelo at comcast.net wrote:
>> Larry,
>>
>> My cable company recently replaced the coax to my house.
>>
>> The Compression type F connector they used had an additional rubber 
>> gasket on the front so that it would make a watertight seal to the 
>> lightning arrestor bulkhead.
>>
>> Mike N2MS
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Larry K4AB <larry.k4ab at gmail.com>
>> To: topband at contesting.com
>> Sent: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 02:43:56 -0000 (UTC)
>> Subject: Topband: Weatherproofing F-type connectors
>>
>> I'm in the process of installing a receive 4 square for 160
>> using F type connectors and high quality flooded RG-6.
>>
>> Do these things need additional weatherproofing?
>>
>> As I recall all the many cable TV installations I have had
>> over the decades, done by major cable and satellite companies,
>> none have been weatherproofed.
>>
>> If its good enough for those guys, at those frequencies,
>> shouldn't it be good for us at 1.8 MHz?
>>
>>
>> 73,
>> Larry K4AB
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