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17-May-2011, 1:03 PM
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Rg6 cable connectors-what kind?
What are the best type of RG6 Cable connectors to use in your opinions? I see they have compression one's and saw a video on them, then they have the gool old crimp style, for which I have a tool for that, thought I have heard they do not make great connections. Is that true, or is it all in the way one goes about installing them? Thanks
Last edited by siriusxmfan; 17-May-2011 at 1:03 PM.
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17-May-2011, 1:49 PM
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Double shielded RG-6 and compression connectors.
Quad-shield is not needed for OTA frequencies. RG-59 has too much loss. Crimp connectors are inferior in several ways, mechanically and electrically.
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17-May-2011, 2:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by siriusxmfan
They have the gool old crimp style, for which I have a tool for that, thought I have heard they do not make great connections.
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I think that crimp style F connectors make excellent connections. Once you have the tool there's no reason to change.
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17-May-2011, 3:29 PM
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As for the compression connectors, What brand of compression tool is a good one, The one I saw on youtube that they used cost $75-$80.00!! I then saw one made by klien(A very reliable company, I have some of their tools) and that was at the home depot, it was around $37.00 As for the crimp connectors, do they fall apart easily? Not connect tight enough?
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17-May-2011, 4:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tower Guy
I think that crimp style F connectors make excellent connections. Once you have the tool there's no reason to change.
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Hard to argue with... so long as the existing tools are not over or under crimping.
Some time ago, I replaced my personal crimping tool with a kit by DataShark. Amazon and the home improvement centers carry these. http://www.amazon.com/DataShark-7001.../ref=pd_cp_e_1
I have not found a compression connector that I would caution against. Several brands have all functioned perfectly in my compression tool.
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17-May-2011, 7:41 PM
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Harbor Freight sells a nice inexpensive compression fitting crimper but thats all it does. You will need a separate tool for cutting and prepping the RG6 cable.
I am not a big fan of harbor freight's compression fittings, so I use the more expensive Greenlee brand.
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17-May-2011, 8:43 PM
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Tv Antennas and Reception
LOWES home improvement store has the IDEAL line of compression tools and fittings , http://www.idealindustries.com . The LOWES stores that I go into have , cable , data com , electrical , displayed in a clear clean and easy to find manner. Not like home depot that has every thing jammed and stacked on the shelves. The compression fittings are the best to use.
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17-May-2011, 10:30 PM
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Well, I am going to go with the Compression connectors for sure, now will check out the tools, Thanks, you guys have given me a great bunch of advice and direction to go in. Will post on how I do, Thanks again, Pat
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