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Technical Topics => Equipment => Topic started by: Erik Mattson on January 13, 2022, 2105 UTC
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Will an "RG6 compression tool" also work for the "quad shield" version of RG6? It's slightly beefier, isn't it?
Meanwhile, back at the ranch: I hate F connecters.
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AFAIK, many RG-6 compression tools will do RG-59, RG-6, and RG-6QS connections. Some will do RG-11 connections as well.
Even my basic Belden RG-6 coax compression tool like found at big-box hardware stores lists QS as being supported.
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AFAIK, many RG-6 compression tools will do RG-59, RG-6, and RG-6QS connections. Some will do RG-11 connections as well.
Even my basic Belden RG-6 coax compression tool like found at big-box hardware stores lists QS as being supported.
I'm just a doofus with no patience. I was in too much of a hurry to get back home and up on the roof. I think these ends are just too small. All good. I worked some UHFs on there for the time being.
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IMHO, quad shield RG6 is rarely needed for ham/SWL applications and can be a bit difficult to work with getting a nice crimp.
OTOH, typical hardware store variety F connectors, crimper, and dual shield foil/braid RG6 work well
together, are cheap, readily available, and all you need for everyday ham/SWL use.
If you do a lot of RG6, check out the Belden Snap-N-Seal connectors and crimpers. They cost more
but do a pro job.
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World of difference...when you use the RIGHT connectors ::)
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I have been using Thomas & Betts snap seal compression F connectors for quite awhile now. Good quality, and you often can find bulk bags on eBay for decent prices.
Except for a couple of 11m-band verticals, most of my feedline runs are dual-shield RG-6 from big-box hardware stores.
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I switched from hateful PL-259 connectors and RG-8/whatever to compression F connectors and RG-6 years ago and have never looked back.
In my case I use Belden weatherproof connectors. I picked up a 1000 ft spool of RG-6 at a hamfest a year or two ago, so I am ok for a little bit :)
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I switched from hateful PL-259 connectors and RG-8/whatever to compression F connectors and RG-6 years ago and have never looked back.
In my case I use Belden weatherproof connectors. I picked up a 1000 ft spool of RG-6 at a hamfest a year or two ago, so I am ok for a little bit :)
Yeah, I think I'm a convert. Once I realized I was using connectors the were too small. All good now. And I love how (relatively) inexpensive RG6 is.
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The Belden Compression tool is nice, but I have had issues with certain connectors falling off.
Even the good Xfinity connectors the cable guy uses, they may stay on the cable, but are they making a positive connection?
I bought a crimper type tool from Lowes years ago, about $80
But good connectors are hard to find.
I bought a RF Industries crimping tool with multiple dies a number of years ago, they work great for everything.. https://www.rfparts.com/coax/coax-cabletools/coax-cabletools-crimp/cabletools-completekits/rfa4005-520.html