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Fitting an F connector

  • 25-10-2016 11:00PM
    #1
    oconnorw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭


    Why when you fit an f connector it says not to cut off the mesh braid but instead to screw the f connector over the mesh braid.


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  • #2
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,393 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    This is a good guide...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNqJcmslwyM


  • #3
    Vic_08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,104 ✭✭✭Vic_08


    oconnorw wrote: »
    Why when you fit an f connector it says not to cut off the mesh braid but instead to screw the f connector over the mesh braid.

    Because the outer shielding carries power and signals from the reciever to the LNB, without a good electrical connection it will not work properly.

    Even in situations where the outer mesh is inactive it is better to have an unbroken conductor for maximum shielding against interference.


  • #4
    homer911
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,165 ✭✭✭homer911


    I've always found F-connectors to be a very tight fit, almost impossible to get on when twisting on over the mesh. I usually try and pair down the insulation a little with a knife to make it easier to get it started


  • #5
    Vic_08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,104 ✭✭✭Vic_08


    homer911 wrote: »
    I've always found F-connectors to be a very tight fit, almost impossible to get on when twisting on over the mesh. I usually try and pair down the insulation a little with a knife to make it easier to get it started

    It sounds like you are using the ones with a smaller diameter thread designed for thin coax.

    If you are doing a lot of cables the compression connectors are well worth the extra few quid.


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