Re: [OT] Bad TV picture after dragging some CT100 coax

["jonsemailstuff" <jonsemailstuff@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Marcus,

No real difference that I've seen from an RF point of view. Just make
sure you get the correct ones for your cable, the diameter of the
internal hole needs to match the size of the dialectric in your cable.
Some of the cheaper ones that don't specify a cable type can be the
wrong size for CT100.

I think I saw a comment from someone on this list about kinking the
center conductor (although I cannot find the reference now) when
fitting an F connector. I definately would not do this as you could
damage the female connector on the equipment you are connecting to.
I'd just cut the center conductor at an angle to form a point.

Jon

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Marcus Warrington" <marcusw@m...>
wrote:
> Jon,
>
> Thanks, sounds like F connectors is the way to go.
> I assume 'Belling Lee' type connectors are the standard push fit
aerial
> connectors.
>
> Is there much difference in the quality of F connectors.. they seem
to vary
> wildly in price.
>
> Marcus
>
>    Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 10:11:17 -0000
>    From: "jonsemailstuff" <jonsemailstuff@y...>
>
> After working with digital TV for a good few years, I've come to the
> conclusion that standard "Belling Lee" type connectors are
not worth
> the bother.
>
> I always use F types and adaptors. The twist on F types are fine,
> there's no need to use the expensive crimp type. I'd also recommend
> using distribution amps / splitters etc with F type connectors and not
> the "Belling Lee" type.
>
> The other thing to avoid are the aerial outlet plates with screw down
> terminals. You get far superior results making your own with a
> blanking plate and bulkhead mounting F-F couplers.
>
> Cheers,
> Jon