Topband: underground cables question

[Mike Waters]

On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 3:30 PM, N2TK, Tony <tony.kaz at verizon.net> wrote:

> Crimp on F-connectors is the way to go. If you do it right it is very
> difficult to pull off the connector. Wedge it I a vise and try to pull out
> the coax.
>

IF you get the good crimp-ons!

Can anyone recommend a source? I only have a few left. They come with
silicone dielectric compound pre-applied inside.

There's also Belden Snap-n-Seal connectors. Their length is compressed
using a special tool, which in turn crimps down on the coax jacket using a
plastic tube with a molded-in taper. They have different IDs; smaller for
dual-shield coax and larger for quad-shield. If you use the ones intended
for quad-shield on dual-shield coax, they'll pull out too easy. (Don't ask
me how I know that. ;-)

Can anyone recommend a source for good and cheap Snap-n-Seal connectors for
dual-shield coax?

73, Mike
www.w0btu.com