I've never seen that happen...maybe you have weird coax. But still, if
the electrical problem caused by this is that the center pin loses
contact, my suggestion might be a work around, albeit not completely
satisfying.
-Steve K8LX
On 05/22/24 9:57 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
That is not the issue at all. the center insulated foam grows. When
the connector is put on the foam is even or just short of where it
should be. I have one connector where the foam is now sticking out
of the connector. I could not put the connector back on a female
connector because there is so much foam sticking out the inside.
W0MU
On 5/22/2024 7:47 PM, Steve Maki wrote:
On F connectors I like to leave the center conductor a little long. I
hate the normal prep tools. I work with a good sharp curved cutter
and do everything manually. I've NEVER experienced what you are
describing. There is quite a bit of room inside female connectors,
try leaving a 1/4" of center conductor sticking out of the male
connector. Put a little dielectric grease in to fill the void. Your
troubles will go away.
-Steve K8LX
On 05/22/24 8:46 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
Maybe it is an issue with the coax. I will have to go look the
maker and specs. I don't know what other connectors to use. I use
the appropriate stripping tool with a compression F connector. I
will have to check the other connectors at each antenna and see if
they are doing it too. I suppose I could try a different brand of
compression connectors.
W0MU
On 5/22/2024 6:34 PM, Richard (Rick) Karlquist wrote:
I have seen this phenomenon many times with RG8 using type N
connectors
The only solution I know for that case is to switch to UHF
connectors don't allow the dielectric to move relative to the
center conductor.
Does anyone else understand this behavior?
Rick N6RK
On 5/20/2024 7:41 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote:
I have a circle 8 array and the center dielectric seems to grow
after I put connectors on. Enough that the connector works itself
off the switching unit. There is at least 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch
coming out past where it should on the connector. I am using
quality compression connectors. Do I need to stretch this coax
out? I don't recall the brand but I think it was decent quality
cable. Has anyone else seen this?
W0MU
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