Mike,
I rarely recommend YouTube videos, but Belden has produced a 3' 37" second
video promoting their ProSNS line of Snap-N-Seal F connectors. This list is
tightly run, or I would otherwise post a link. Just run a search for Belden
ProSNS."
At 2 minutes into the video, the Belden rep does exactly as you described.
However, in the Belden product, a plastic guide tube helps to transition the
prepared cable end into the connector. After full insertion, the guide tube
pops out of the assembly and is discarded. That feature probably qualifies
as one of those "flash of genius" novelty ideas that separates this product
from the others and gets awarded a patent!
Other YouTube videos show a similar braid flaring, especially when using
quad-shield. But be suspicious of any information that does not come from
the product's vendor. I would also carefully evaluate any similar
Snap-N-Seal knock-off product from Asia. In quantities, these connectors
are inexpensive enough to purchase from well-known industrial suppliers.
Paul, W9AC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Waters" <mikewate@gmail.com>
To: "topband" <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2013 11:12 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: Problem with compression F connectors on Quad RG-6
How about folding the shields back a little? I think that's a superior way
of doing it as opposed to cutting them all flush with the jacket.
I asked a question here some months ago about whether or not that should
be
done or not on my flooded quad-shield F-6 (the CATV alum. shield version
of
RG-6) that I use for my Beverages and to feed my inverted-L. Some people
said "absolutely not!" and others said "absolutely they should!".
Since folding them back is the only way of being sure that the braids are
all making contact with the shell of the F connector, I now fold the
shields back a little in my snap-and-seal F connectors. How can that hurt
anything? I think it's a better way to do it.
BTW, I run the legal limit through my F-6 and F connectors on 160. :-) I
know others do, too. They don't even get warm.
73, Mike
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