[time-nuts] RG 6 U couplings

[Arnold Tibus]

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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