[time-nuts] RG 6 U couplings

Bob Camp kb8tq at n1k.org
Sun Dec 6 07:44:58 EST 2015


Hi

I agree 100% with the recommendation of compression connectors and of the 
CX3 in particular. The only thing I would add is that they require a proper tool
to “compress” them. I have found that some of the tools are pretty brand specific.
You may need to match the tool to the connector.

Bob

> On Dec 5, 2015, at 11:38 PM, Arnold Tibus <arnold.tibus at gmx.de> wrote:
> 
> Hi Bert and the group,
> 
> I can highly recommend the so called compression F-connectors.
> There are a lot of brands out, but my personal favorite is the
> Waterproof CX3 Quickmount
> from Corning Cabelcon, because they have very good rf and mechanical data.
> They are not only weatherproof and corrosion resistant (NiTin-alloy), but
> they are really watertight (tested 8h at 30m) and accept a quite high
> pull strength of up to typical 480N.
> The RF shielding and impedance data are also very good.
> 
> For outside I use successful since years a black polyethylen insulated
> cable
> which is really weatherproof and UV resistant and triple shielded with
> tinned copper
> braid (I don't like aluminum braid because the low mech. performance).
> 
> Just for overview information (I have no relation to this company!):
> http://www.cabelcon.dk/download/CX3Folder_May2012.pdf
> 
> One may find similar connectors made by other companies.
> 
> The only 'negative' point is the need of a compression tool.
> 
> So I think this would be a very good solution for repair and connection
> in general of RG6 and similar types also for GPS use.
> 
> Kind regards
> 
> Arnold, DK2WT
> 
> 
> 
> Am 05.12.2015 um 21:28 schrieb Bert Kehren via time-nuts:
>> At my new home the GPS antenna location has turned in to a  challenge.  May 
>> have to splice RG 6U. Has any one done measurements on  couplings and the 
>> loss associated with them. Right now I am considering a  female, female 
>> coupling. Is there a better alternative?
>> Thanks   Bert Kehren Palm City  Fl.
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