[TowerTalk] How to solder aluminum braid coax cable ?

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

On 1/16/2015 4:50 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
> On Fri,1/16/2015 12:21 PM, Bill Turner wrote:
>> I would suggest not soldering it. Crimp it instead.

Likewise, for me the compression fitting is the only way to go.  I used 
to purchase the F connectors in jars. Single and double shield take 
different connectors.   The tool is relatively inexpensive as well.  The 
ones I had made a good weather tight seal although you might have to 
weatherproof the connector.  I'm only familiar with the F connectors 
they made, but I think I've seen the BNCs that Jim is talking about.   
After a couple connectors you wonder why you ever soldered them. <:-))  
They are a bit more expensive than the plain connectors the cable guys 
used to use, and no more of those awful crimps we used to see.

73

Roger (K8RI)

>
> Snap N Seal makes good quality BNC compression connectors for various 
> incarnations of 75 ohm Al foil/braid shielded cables. Size matters -- 
> be sure to buy the right connectors to match the cable. You'll also 
> need a cable stripper and compression tool that fit the cable.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Roger (K8RI)


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