[Hi-zreceivingarraydiscussions] PE coated RG6

[Roger D Johnson]

The older style crimp connectors are NOT weatherproof! making cuts in the
jacket may also compromise the weatherproof qualities of the compression
connectors. You would have to ensure the cuts were above the O-ring seal
in the connector body when it was seated on the cable.

73, Roger


Craig Clark wrote:
> I would like to thank everyone who replied to my question both in PM’s and
> in the respective forums. As many of you know, I have been making cables for
> years professionally but this one, like connectorizing RG174, stumped me.
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> The issue is getting compression F connectors on the PE coated RG6 I am
> using to feed my K7TJR four square receive array. I have never had a
> problem putting F connectors on my PVC coated RG6.
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> The problem is getting the PE to expand enough to accept the ground
> “innards” of the F connector and properly seat the center conductor of the
> coax with the foam at the end of the opening. 
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> I have tried heating the PE and that works, kinda. Doing it in the field far
> from the house, on a cold winters day, means you have to judiciously use a
> torch  to “warm” the PE. One suggestion was to use hot water. I will give
> that a try later today.
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> The suggestion that has worked on three test connections came from Joel at
> the RFC, another cable manufacturer. He suggested doing the standard cable
> prep as you would do for PVC. He then suggested two ½” lateral cuts in to
> the PE at the 12 and 6 positions and then push the connector on to the
> cable. Eureka! Joel also suggested using the older crimp F connectors in
> lieu of compression fittings. I have done both in my testing and am able to
> get a good connection with both.
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> Using Joel’s suggestion, I’ll be remaking the splice where the coax was
> crushed hopefully this afternoon before the snow comes.
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> I did speak to Lee at Hi-Z yesterday and he warned me about substandard
> quality F double females. He has had terrible problems with them. 
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> Special thanks to you all for helping me especially Joel, W3RFC and Roger,
> N1RJ who sent me data sheets for F connectors.
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> Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all the best for 2013
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> Craig Clark K1QX
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> QX Electronics
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> PO Box 209
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> 107 Fitzgerald Rd
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