On 8/28/2013 1:25 PM, Sal wrote:
"Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message
...

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So, what did the Cox guy find? I'm nosey.
--
Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

It was almost all leakage from ring-crimp connectors. (Your comments
contained your own answer :-) He replaced them with compression connectors,
probably the Snap-n-Seal from Belden.

I had a couple of pieces of RG-59 that he changed in favor of a better cable
from a spool he brought. Most of my runs were Belden 9275, which he said
was fine -- if terminated properly.

"Sal"


I had the same situation, my house was singing and the tech heard it
from a major road close to my house. The company was doing an upgrade
and were out correcting all the problems before the change.
The tech replaced 7 ring type connectors in my hot Fl, attic and one
inside where my router was connected.
The repairs eliminated an interference pattern on two channels.
The upgrade increased my internet speed.
I have since bought compression type connectors and a tool to install
them.
Mikek

"amdx" wrote in message
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On 8/28/2013 1:25 PM, Sal wrote:
"Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message
...

snip

So, what did the Cox guy find? I'm nosey.
--
Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

It was almost all leakage from ring-crimp connectors. (Your comments
contained your own answer :-) He replaced them with compression
connectors,
probably the Snap-n-Seal from Belden.

I had a couple of pieces of RG-59 that he changed in favor of a better
cable
from a spool he brought. Most of my runs were Belden 9275, which he said
was fine -- if terminated properly.

"Sal"


I had the same situation, my house was singing and the tech heard it
from a major road close to my house. The company was doing an upgrade
and were out correcting all the problems before the change.
The tech replaced 7 ring type connectors in my hot Fl, attic and one
inside where my router was connected.
The repairs eliminated an interference pattern on two channels.
The upgrade increased my internet speed.
I have since bought compression type connectors and a tool to install
them.
Mikek

I have probably a hundred or so ring-crimp connectors for RG-59, RG-6 and
even some big ones for RG-11. I also have a half dozen crimpers, some found
as bargains andsome bought retail. (The quest for the perfect crimp tool is
a cruel journey.) I know I need to transition myself to better TV
connectors; I just hate to consign my existing stock to scrap. ... but
that's what it is, I guess.

What brand of crimper and connector(s)? Are you happy with them? [I had
typed just "Are you happy?" and realized it looked very Zen.]

I already had to do it for DC power. From a mishmash of mostly banana plugs
& jacks, plus some RCA plugs, I went to Anderson Powerpole connectors and
every time I pull out something I haven't used in a while, I grab the
Powerpole kit, too. I bought 50 connector pairs, 50 feet of Black/Red
12-gauge and a crimper at HRO. I like it. If the wires are small, I'll
solder lightly first, then crimp.

"Sal"

Sal wrote:

What brand of crimper and connector(s)? Are you happy with them? [I had
typed just "Are you happy?" and realized it looked very Zen.]

Almost any compression connector or tool will do. You can get them cheaply
at DIY stores if you look.

If you want a better tool and connectors you can get them on eBay (buy
from vendors, not random auctions).

Basically there are 3 kinds:

RG-59, RG-6 (not Quad Shield) and RG-6 QS.

You can also get universal ones, e.g. a universal RG-59 which fits all
variants or a universal RG-6 one, which fits all RG6 variants including
including QS.

Tools are needed depending upon the connectors. Almost all of them use
a tool which holds the connector end and compresses the body from the cable
end. There are small lever ones which look like pliers and the compression
is done in a handle (works fine).

There are also ones that look like pliers and the connector fits in the top.
I use them for BNC connectors.

There also is a kind where the tool hold the connector near the cable end
and pushes it all into a block. I got it for RG-6 BNC and RCA connectors,
but prefer the other kind.

If you mix and match make sure the connectors fit the tool and vice versa.

Avoid the really cheap ones where the front compress into the back,
I got some with a kit and never was able to get them to work. Looking on
eBay now, they seem to be gone.

Geoff


--
Geoffrey S. Mendelson, N3OWJ/4X1GM/KBUH7245/KBUW5379

On 8/28/2013 11:58 PM, Sal wrote:
"amdx" wrote in message
...

On 8/28/2013 1:25 PM, Sal wrote:
"Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message
...

snip

So, what did the Cox guy find? I'm nosey.
--
Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

It was almost all leakage from ring-crimp connectors. (Your comments
contained your own answer :-) He replaced them with compression
connectors,
probably the Snap-n-Seal from Belden.

I had a couple of pieces of RG-59 that he changed in favor of a better
cable
from a spool he brought. Most of my runs were Belden 9275, which he said
was fine -- if terminated properly.

"Sal"


I had the same situation, my house was singing and the tech heard it
from a major road close to my house. The company was doing an upgrade
and were out correcting all the problems before the change.
The tech replaced 7 ring type connectors in my hot Fl, attic and one
inside where my router was connected.
The repairs eliminated an interference pattern on two channels.
The upgrade increased my internet speed.
I have since bought compression type connectors and a tool to install
them.
Mikek

I have probably a hundred or so ring-crimp connectors for RG-59, RG-6 and
even some big ones for RG-11. I also have a half dozen crimpers, some found
as bargains andsome bought retail. (The quest for the perfect crimp tool is
a cruel journey.) I know I need to transition myself to better TV
connectors; I just hate to consign my existing stock to scrap. ... but
that's what it is, I guess.

What brand of crimper and connector(s)? Are you happy with them? [I had
typed just "Are you happy?" and realized it looked very Zen.]

I already had to do it for DC power. From a mishmash of mostly banana plugs
& jacks, plus some RCA plugs, I went to Anderson Powerpole connectors and
every time I pull out something I haven't used in a while, I grab the
Powerpole kit, too. I bought 50 connector pairs, 50 feet of Black/Red
12-gauge and a crimper at HRO. I like it. If the wires are small, I'll
solder lightly first, then crimp.

"Sal"

I bought my compression tool and connectors at Lowes. Installation
was fine, I have no clue about the shielding quality, just assume it's
better than the ring connectors.
Mikek

"amdx" wrote in message
...
On 8/28/2013 11:58 PM, Sal wrote:
"amdx" wrote in message
...

On 8/28/2013 1:25 PM, Sal wrote:
"Jeff Liebermann" wrote in message
...

snip

So, what did the Cox guy find? I'm nosey.
--
Jeff Liebermann
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

It was almost all leakage from ring-crimp connectors. (Your comments
contained your own answer :-) He replaced them with compression
connectors,
probably the Snap-n-Seal from Belden.

I had a couple of pieces of RG-59 that he changed in favor of a better
cable
from a spool he brought. Most of my runs were Belden 9275, which he
said
was fine -- if terminated properly.

"Sal"


I had the same situation, my house was singing and the tech heard it
from a major road close to my house. The company was doing an upgrade
and were out correcting all the problems before the change.
The tech replaced 7 ring type connectors in my hot Fl, attic and one
inside where my router was connected.
The repairs eliminated an interference pattern on two channels.
The upgrade increased my internet speed.
I have since bought compression type connectors and a tool to install
them.
Mikek

I have probably a hundred or so ring-crimp connectors for RG-59, RG-6 and
even some big ones for RG-11. I also have a half dozen crimpers, some
found
as bargains andsome bought retail. (The quest for the perfect crimp tool
is
a cruel journey.) I know I need to transition myself to better TV
connectors; I just hate to consign my existing stock to scrap. ... but
that's what it is, I guess.

What brand of crimper and connector(s)? Are you happy with them? [I had
typed just "Are you happy?" and realized it looked very Zen.]

I already had to do it for DC power. From a mishmash of mostly banana
plugs
& jacks, plus some RCA plugs, I went to Anderson Powerpole connectors and
every time I pull out something I haven't used in a while, I grab the
Powerpole kit, too. I bought 50 connector pairs, 50 feet of Black/Red
12-gauge and a crimper at HRO. I like it. If the wires are small, I'll
solder lightly first, then crimp.

"Sal"

I bought my compression tool and connectors at Lowes. Installation was
fine, I have no clue about the shielding quality, just assume it's
better than the ring connectors.
Mikek


I have a Lowes. Thanks!

"Sal"