[mythtv-users] OTA interference with cable causing ghosting

Tom Dexter digitalaudiorock at gmail.com
Sun Aug 3 15:15:31 UTC 2008


On Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 11:05 AM, Allen Edwards
<allen.edwards at oldpaloalto.com> wrote:
> Tom Dexter wrote:
>> On Sat, Aug 2, 2008 at 12:08 PM, Mache Creeger <mache at creeger.com> wrote:
>>> 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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>>
>> Yea, I'm definitely going that route when I need to replace my antenna
>> cable, though I'll probably use the coax-seal as well.
>>
>> Thanks....and thanks for the links Allen.
>>
>> Tom
>
> I know you mean use the coax-seal on the crimp connectors and you know
> that you don't need the coax-seal on the snap n seal connectors.  I say
> this just to clarify it in case someone looks at this later.
>
> The CATV guys used the gold crimp connectors before the snap-n-seal came
> out so they are not the end of the world especially with the high
> quality crimp tool you have and the coax-seal.
>
> You should also get a coax stripper like this
> https://www.tselectronic.com/cooper/2cskcatv.html
>
> But you might consider this tool that will do the stripping and assemble
> the snap-n-seal for not too much money!
> https://www.tselectronic.com/sargent/8600esc.html
>
> Allen
>

Well...actually I did in fact mean that I would use the coax-seal on
the snap n seal connectors.  I figured it certainly couldn't do any
harm, and I already have the stuff.

I do have a good coax stripper already...can't do without that for sure.

Thanks.
Tom


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