[mythtv-users] OTA interference with cable causing ghosting

Mache Creeger mache at creeger.com
Sat Aug 2 16:08:22 UTC 2008


At 08:05 AM 8/2/2008, Tom Dexter wrote:
>On Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 7:17 PM, Allen Edwards
><allen.edwards at oldpaloalto.com> wrote:
> > Tom Dexter wrote:
> >>
> >> Paladin does make really great crimping tools.  Although it was more
> >> money, I sprung for the Paladin 1300 crimper...one of those really
> >> nice ratcheted ones.  They have a die for the 1300 (their part number
> >> 2687) that's a combination die for RG6, RG6 Quad, _and_ RJ45 Ethernet
> >> connectors...everything I needed to run Ethernet to my TV and RG6 Quad
> >> to my backend machine....really nice.
> >>
> >> Tom
> >>
> > That crimp tool will not crimp the weather proof connectors I
> > recommended.  These connectors are not so much crimped as pushed
> > together.  The correct tool presses the ends of the connector together.
> >  It does not deform the metal around the sides.  So, you will need to
> > use non weather proof connectors with that tool.
> > I don't use these but they should be fine, but they are not weather proof:
> > https://www.tselectronic.com/thomandbetts/f_conn.html
> >
> >
> > Allen
> >
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>
>Ah...my mistake.  I hadn't noticed that.  Another option is to use coax-seal:
>
>http://www.coaxseal.com/
>
>I've just recently bought some of that.  I wish I was aware of it when
>I put up my antenna.  At some point when the cable it due to be
>replaced I plan on using that.
>
>Tom

You need to use compression F connectors and not crimp. Compression 
is what all the professional installers use. Its weather proof.

I use Thomas & Betts' SNS6QS SNAP N SEAL compression "F" connectors. 
You will need a compression termination tool.

-- Mache

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