Re: [OT] - Help with Crimp on F Types.

["Tim Hawes" <timsyahoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Wayne,

Some pictures here:
http://www.interstateelectronics.com/howto/coaxterm.html

And a step-by-step for twist-on here:
http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4248259

Although it sounds as if the f plugs may not be quite the right size
if the plugs themselves are buckling.

HTH,

Tim.



On Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 9:20 PM, Wayne <Wayne@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi all,
> I was wondering if anyone has any simple 'how to's on fixing Crimp on
> F-Type connectors onto CT100 coax? - Hopefully with 'work in progress'
> piccys!
>
> I've got the Maplins recommended crimp tool (allegedly) and been
through
> the crimp f-types they have - also got some similar from Screwfix and
> with either what I am finding is that either the metal is folding in
on
> itself or shearing off the connector.... most not neat at all!
>
> So, I guess I'm doing something fundamentally wrong - anyone have any
> pointers or can post a step by step pictorial?
>
> Cheers peeps
> Wayne.

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