Topband: F connector how-to video

[David Olean]

I was happy to see this video. I have put on hundreds of these 
connectors, but was unsure of the proper method. I used the brute force 
method and usually found myself pushing the connector against a tree and 
ramming the cable in as hard as I could.  And, yes, all my antenna work 
is done in winter, in the dark, when it is snowing and my boots are 
wet..  I got lots of good pointers for sure. Thanks

Dave K1WHS

On 2/4/2022 12:12 AM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:
>
> On 2/3/2022 7:29 PM, VE6WZ_Steve wrote:
>> “Why the “F” won’t it go on ?”
>> https://youtu.be/pE04tDpdhRA <https://youtu.be/pE04tDpdhRA>
>> 73, de steve ve6wz
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>
> YMMV, but what I do is actually use the conical spreading tool you 
> show on the video (that you say doesn't work) and it works perfectly 
> for me every time.  I only use Belden connectors, like the ones you 
> show but
> don't use.  I prefer the yellow Palladin stripper and the Platinum 
> Tools Copper Clad Steel Coax Cutters available at Tech Tool Supply.
>
> You are correct that heat is magic for making them go on
> easily.  Same as putting hoses on hose barbs (or removing them). For
> hoses I use boiling water.
>
> 73
> Rick N6RK
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