COAX F-CONNECTOR - INSTALLATION 

So glad this helped you out! Thanks for the positive feedback!

Thanks, outbackeddie!

LOVE IT! Thanks for the great feedback! You are the audience that I was trying to cater to when I made this.

perfect!

thanks!

AMEN! THANK YOU!

Thanks for the tips for everyone. I will say, that I sometimes have a very difficult time seating the connector. It's like the cable is too thick, or the connector is too small. Some of these are a real booger to get on.

@@PhilCrockett I know in the winter when working with cable outdoors a truck we use sometimes is to heat the cable with a lighter or torch just enough to make it pliable. The connector seats like a charm, and the signal isn't effected. 😉

SEE! THAT'S WHY I LOVE COMMENTS!!! Thanks, Chris! You just taught me something instead of trolling!!!! Thanks for the great tip! I'm putting a lighter in my networking tool kit thanks to you!!! THANKS!

@@TheCHRISCaPWN Do you heat it up before doing anything to it? While it’s still an intact cable? Or do you prep it, isolate the center conductor, and then warm it up immediately before trying to get the insulator flush with the F connector? Thanks so much for this tip

Chris- which connector would you use the Short or Long F-Connector, i have been researching for weeks and nobody seems to know even when I called Belden Vendor that makes PPC. They said there is no difference only the length, OK?? There are F-Compression tools made just for short F-Connectors and other for Long, like PPC EX6XL model. The difference is 18mm vs 21mm which is 3mm difference. Not really much if we want to save space in the outlet.

Very welcome. Thanks for watching. I hope you like my other ones too.

You are welcome!

Glad I can help you out!

Thanks, Saad!

You are welcome, my friend! Hope you like my channel!

unfortunately, that compression tool is a must-have. However, you could buy non-compression connectors, they just aren't as good.

not reusable.

I've never reused one before. I imagine the ones you crimp should be one time use, but the screw-on styles may be multiple use if disassembled properly. but like I said..... I'm never reused one to really know.

it will not come off. This is compressed on. I bought mine at Lowes.

مسرور لك الفيديو الخاص بي. انا لا اعرف العربية.

there are some connectors you can purchase that are "thread on" connectors. They aren't as secure, but they most likely work or they wouldn't be selling so many of them. Hope this helps.

Yes they are

+messierthirtyone yes! cut them down. thanks for the question.

I removed them entirely with a pair of scissors. I saw another video here saying those should be folded around the plastic portion over the thick copper wire in the center, in order to provide screening. Was a bit confused. Also, since I don't have a compression tool, would it be ok to just strengthen with pliers? 

+messierthirtyone OHHHHH! now I understand what you're asking! I'm so sorry. YES...you need to keep them folded around the plastic! I thought you had them sticking out of the connector once you installed it. sooo sorry....hope I didn't mess you up. Just simply recut and do a new one. Here's a tip: if you don't have a crimping tool, you can buy the type of connector that screws on, or the type that crimps on with crimping pliers.

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You’re welcome, Anurag!

+Faleh alarabi I'm not "up-to-date" on wireless antenna technology. I find most people have their personal preferences such as antenna, cable, satellite, and wifi. I gave up satellite and cable due to the inflated prices. I found that my family didn't watch enough TV to justify the cost. When we got rid of the high priced cable/satellite, we found that we didn't miss it. Now, I prefer antenna for the local stations, and a "Smart TV" for Netflix and internet TV / apps. I love free TV! and low cost netflix! So I would not be the best person to give you advice on advanced wireless TV technology. Thanks for the question. I hope you find your answer!

So i can connect these tvs to the house wifi and watch channels through Internet?

+Faleh alarabi smart TVs are like giant iPads, except for the fact that u can hook to an antenna, cable, or statellite if u wanted. If u choose not to hook up, then you will have access only to the same things you would get on the Internet . To get local channels, I have to have an antenna, because I can't get them on the Internet . Hope this makes sense.

Aloisio Santos frc I have no idea. In fact, I don't even know what u just said. However, if I were you, I would first exhaust the Internet, and electronic forums / resources, and if that didn't help, I would find a technical school that taught such things and find a resource there. Good luck my friend!

F Connector Compression Tool

male end of a cable connection

thanks!!

I would have swore that the dielectric was flush when I crimped it. I'll have to watch my video again.

Yeah that the only thing i saw too, i see you got the home depot crimpers, why didnt you just get the home depot strippers too, would have made this alot easier

The Setup hi

The only part that needs to be free from ground is the central wire.

+izri1 Try to keep as much as you can. However, if you lose some, it won't matter much. Thanks for your feedback!

Phil Crockett

I may not understand the question, but I think this might answer it. You're creating a ground by making contact with the fine wires.

@@PhilCrockett we do leave aluminium foil? We don't remove it?

As long as the foil isn't touching the core conductor, then you're fine

Install the aluminum foil is a shield from electromagnetic interference that might affect signal quality inside center conductor. Simply said: foil good

Ningún daño en absoluto

Philip Gevaert On PC's I use the following:1) Memories on TV (software by code jam.com) - this is the easiest and most used basic software. (you can get by with just this software 99% of the time.) 2) Sony Movie Studio Platinum - I use this for more advance editing like cutting, slow-mo, Fast-mo....etc.... On Mac I use the following: 1) iMovie - (it's awesome for most editing, but is horrible for free-texting) 2) Mac's picture editing software that comes with the Mac's iPhoto. I have to free-text on a pic in this, and then transfer it to iMovie if I want a text slide. or just use the "titles" option in iMovie to text, which is very limited, and doesn't allow me to drop the text anywhere I want. A HUGE flaw with iMovie software. Hope this helps!

Thnxs for your quick reply. I've been experimenting with iMovie and Final Cut Pro but was a little disappointed. I'll have a look at Sony's software. Greetz, Philip

You are welcome my friend, Arun!

Glad this helped you out!

You're welcome

Glad it helped! I've been thinking about making a new video only using professional tools. Thank you so much for commenting and sharing my video. I hope you find my other videos on my channel just as useful.

@@PhilCrockett thank you so much, maybe i will watch more videos that your recorded.

Glad you like!

على الرحب والسعة يا صديقي

There's only one way to find out........ let me know.

You receive higher insertion loss the longer a cable is and how many connections are made. But this connector isn't what you want to use for getting a "good" signal, nor would you use basic tools or the barebones stripping process shown in the video. In short, yes; however it's already an inefficient connector that you're probably not using for anything high end enough for it to matter.

Saya senang Anda menyukai video saya. terima kasih telah berkomentar.

+Robert Sanders I don't have the answer for you, but hopefully by posting this, someone may help.

Robert Sanders so excited

Yes there is electromagnetic interfence between both the wires and it will effect ur radio signal

Yes signal cable would always be far away from power cables i;e electricity cables

On the medial end

+Phil Crockett okay I saw. If physically scrunched the metal onto itself. That's crazy

Thanks!

about a dollar each. I buy the 10 pack at Lowes for $10

never tried that. The hard part would be making good contact with the outside mesh wires.

Ok tanks

+Harry Rose You're welcome!

Thanks for visiting!

You don't. You just cut at the site where they commune

@@PhilCrockett Well, I did anyways, just with violence

Most people don't have this tool. This video is for the common Man.

Thanks, Chris

ما الذي لا يعجبك؟

@@PhilCrockett I just wanted to translate that this guy said that they do not have the last tool you used in this video in Saudi Arabia.

غير متأكد من كيفية ترجمة الفيديو إلى العربية.

thanks for the tip

@@PhilCrockett your welcome. Its really more of an issue if using it for radio transmission because of arching with high power

@@PhilCrockett so you know what the compression actually does?does it sinch only the jacket or shield also? After few weeks of use Ive had issues with some braid strands getting loose and touching center.

Yes indeed, Brandon! My goal was to cater to common folks who don’t have any tools. Unfortunately, I had to show the crimper......it really is the best method...... So there’s no way around that. Thanks for watching my video, and thanks for the comment!

Ya..... bad choice of pictures. didn't realize on this one, until I published the video. At least I explained the process. I wish I was allowed to manipulate the pics..... but once published, it's done.

lol

I try to show the minimum amount of tools. I figure that anyone that had all the tools probably weren't searching for how to do this.

I actually have the professional equipment, however, I made this video for the vast majority of people who don't have those tools. Thanks for the suggested tip though.

That's another way to do it. It's not as secure, but it works. Thanks for watching and commenting

that's definitely as option. ....but you'll never have tools if you keep relying on others. Just a tip, my friend.

Only a fool doesn't listen to suggestions

Hwhy u maik phun. me sew smought

Good tip for those who can a afford to buy the tools.

Because you don't have $1.37 to spend??? (ebay item no. 172227228014 , free shipping!)

What a deal! Thanks for the tip!

Phil Crockett

ha! This video is intended for those who don't have a lot of tools. If you're going to do a lot of these, then yes, buy the tools. I have all the tools, and I love them! I love them so much, I want to take my shirt off and roll in them!

​@@PhilCrockett 👍🏻😅

Кажется, это хороший кабель для меня. Он много лет работает.

hhhhhwwut?

HA! I get that a lot. You have to understand the point of this video. I'm trying to help people do this with the least amount of tools and cost (read the description of the video). Most people who have those tools won't be looking up this video. Thanks for the input though.

Phil Crockett. You can easily buy this tool at home depot so try again.

I bought mine at Lowes. I love it. Great tool and very easy to use. It's definitely worth buying if you plan on installing a lot of connectors over the years. If only installing one or two, then save your money and use a blade.

Cable strippers are awesome! I have a pair. This video is for the common person that doesn't have those tools. Professionals that do this for a living wouldn't be looking this video up.

that's what i thought! i use one everyday. it sure makes life much easier. thank you for your videos!

Yes, my friend! The tools of the trade are pretty awesome.

ok

​​@@PhilCrockettsome of these comments!! 😅 You handle them well, I'm dying laughing! Thanks so much for the video it helped in my project! 😊🎉

I take no offense to your suggestion. In fact... I encourage any kind of tip. I will say that I've been using this technique for years without any issues. I've never had a bad connection or any other problems. The only reason I use this technique, is because the manufacturer's instructions on the package showed this method. I have never strayed from the product's instructions and diagram, I assume they wouldn't mislead their customers, especially since the methods works perfectly every time. Thanks for the input though, I really do respect your opinion.

to be fair before i got a couple of pocket wire strippers (one for RG6 and one for RG11) this is exactly the kind of thing i did. i can tell you if you too, as long as there is NO metal touching the center conductor then there is virtually no difference. like zero. it may look ugly or unprofessional, but if it works then it works. that said if you really want to get things done right then one of those little pocket cutters will probably run you like less than $10. which i mean if you have already spent money on cable and ends then why not drop a little extra for the proper cutter right?

Call a professional? Why so they can write a bill for $80 for putting an end on a connector. No thanks.

@John C - LoL your comment reminds me of the last time I called my ISP. the problem is never my stuff and always their end. whether its signal or physical network issues its always them. anyway, the tech got to my house and checked everything. by the time he left all he did was install a splitter to "pad" the signal. i was like "this is stupid. i could of done this myself." especially since they billed me for the call. so thats what i did after he left. i am not calling them again. i uninstalled the splitter the guy just installed inside and went outside to uninstall the 3way there too. then i put in a 2-way Tap outside. 2 ports go to the TVs and the passthrough goes to the modem. then I installed a couple of inline attenuators on the modem cable to tune the signal down to acceptable levels. no issues at all since i reworked things. though i am thinking about replacing coax some time as it is pretty old. serious, if you want things done right though do it yourself.

@@dcd7400 if it was so simple, then why did you call the tech? Ah, because you had no idea that you needed to do that, and you don't have the meter either to check the signals, and you also don't know what specs you should be getting. The solution might have been simple in that case, but finding the solution is another story. Moreover, the tech provided a splitter that is within specs for the network. Otherwise, you would've probably bought a splitter from the hardware store that would introduce lot of noise and interference and made things worse. Cable guys fixes know-it-all's DIY stuff all the time. And I can guarantee they would cut that connector in the video to make a new one.

indeed. I have those tools, however, this video was meant for the 'common person' that doesn't have the tools. I figure, if someone did have those tools, they probably aren't watching videos on how to do this.

​@@PhilCrockett Phil there's so much box cutter hate in this world! 😢😂

+Harry Rose I went a pedicure instead. Priorities!

indeed. .... my generation had Phonics in school. White is wHite... .NOT...... wite....... like your Gen..... LOL! wite or wrong..... I'm just say'n! hehehehehehehehe

HH-thanks. HHHwolf!