Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

Does anyone know where I can get some small labels made for some coaxial
cables? Specifically, I'm looking for something that will wrap around a
0.085" OD coax. I'm thinking these are made somewhere, but not sure where
to look.

I'm restoring some of the interconnecting cables in an R390A and not sure if
I can fit the old, metal ones back onto the new coax. One of them had a
yellow label that slipped off the old coax rather easily. I slipped it on
the new coax and secured it with some clear heat-shrink tubing. I'd like to
do the same for the other cables.

Thanks,

Barry - N4BUQ

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

Barry wrote:
I'm restoring some of the interconnecting cables in an R390A and not sure if
I can fit the old, metal ones back onto the new coax.

If you're making new cables, you can do what I do to ID cables.
I buy shrink tubing of the appropriate size, and prior to shrinking
it over the cable write on the tubing with a Fine point Sharpie.
The lettering shrinks along with the tubing and looks ok when
finished.

Jeff

--
RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to
the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal
force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED
under the Internal Security Act of 1950.

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

Barry wrote:
Does anyone know where I can get some small labels made for some coaxial
cables? Specifically, I'm looking for something that will wrap around a
0.085" OD coax. I'm thinking these are made somewhere, but not sure where
to look.

I'm restoring some of the interconnecting cables in an R390A and not sure if
I can fit the old, metal ones back onto the new coax. One of them had a
yellow label that slipped off the old coax rather easily. I slipped it on
the new coax and secured it with some clear heat-shrink tubing. I'd like to
do the same for the other cables.

Thanks,

Barry - N4BUQ

I just make some paper labels using my word processor program, and print them on
my laser printer. I wrap them around the wire, and slip a piece of clear heat
shrink tubing over the label.

Note, pick a font that is readable on the size wire you are labeling.

-Chuck Harris

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

Chuck Harris wrote:

I just make some paper labels using my word processor program, and print
them on
my laser printer. I wrap them around the wire, and slip a piece of
clear heat
shrink tubing over the label.

Note, pick a font that is readable on the size wire you are labeling.

-Chuck Harris


Oh, I forgot to mention, make the labels with the ID number repeated like
this:

J212
J212
J212
J212
J212

When you roll them up, J212 will show up in multiple places around
the tag. You can use some scotch magic transparent tape to hold
the label to the wire before you put the heat shrink over top.

-Chuck Harris

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

"Chuck Harris" wrote in message
...
Barry wrote:
Does anyone know where I can get some small labels made for some coaxial
cables? Specifically, I'm looking for something that will wrap around a
0.085" OD coax. I'm thinking these are made somewhere, but not sure
where
to look.

I'm restoring some of the interconnecting cables in an R390A and not
sure if
I can fit the old, metal ones back onto the new coax. One of them had a
yellow label that slipped off the old coax rather easily. I slipped it
on
the new coax and secured it with some clear heat-shrink tubing. I'd
like to
do the same for the other cables.

Thanks,

Barry - N4BUQ

I just make some paper labels using my word processor program, and print
them on
my laser printer. I wrap them around the wire, and slip a piece of clear
heat
shrink tubing over the label.

Note, pick a font that is readable on the size wire you are labeling.

-Chuck Harris

I'm wondering about the lifespan of paper labels. I suppose the laser print
will not fade as easily as color jet print, but I'm thinking the label
itself doesn't hold up well over time. Perhaps sealing it under shrink
tubing helps with this. I was hoping to find someone who makes these in
some sort of plastic, teflon, etc. The one I replace on this R390A is
probably over 30 years old and still very clear.

Barry - N4BUQ

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

"Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message
...


Barry wrote:
I'm restoring some of the interconnecting cables in an R390A and not
sure if
I can fit the old, metal ones back onto the new coax.

If you're making new cables, you can do what I do to ID cables.
I buy shrink tubing of the appropriate size, and prior to shrinking
it over the cable write on the tubing with a Fine point Sharpie.
The lettering shrinks along with the tubing and looks ok when
finished.

Jeff

--
RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to
the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal
force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED
under the Internal Security Act of 1950.

Hmmm. I may have to try that. Thanks for the tip.

Barry - N4BUQ

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

Barry wrote:

"Chuck Harris" wrote in message
...
Barry wrote:
Does anyone know where I can get some small labels made for some coaxial
cables? Specifically, I'm looking for something that will wrap around a
0.085" OD coax. I'm thinking these are made somewhere, but not sure
where
to look.

I'm restoring some of the interconnecting cables in an R390A and not
sure if
I can fit the old, metal ones back onto the new coax. One of them had a
yellow label that slipped off the old coax rather easily. I slipped it
on
the new coax and secured it with some clear heat-shrink tubing. I'd
like to
do the same for the other cables.

Thanks,

Barry - N4BUQ

I just make some paper labels using my word processor program, and print
them on
my laser printer. I wrap them around the wire, and slip a piece of clear
heat
shrink tubing over the label.

Note, pick a font that is readable on the size wire you are labeling.

-Chuck Harris

I'm wondering about the lifespan of paper labels. I suppose the laser print
will not fade as easily as color jet print, but I'm thinking the label
itself doesn't hold up well over time. Perhaps sealing it under shrink
tubing helps with this. I was hoping to find someone who makes these in
some sort of plastic, teflon, etc. The one I replace on this R390A is
probably over 30 years old and still very clear.

Barry - N4BUQ


I used to use a typewriter on address labels for custom cables and
put clear heat shrink on them. Some were still around 30+ years later
and still looked great. The labels reduced the number of stolen cables,
but didn't stop the thefts.


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

Jeffrey D Angus wrote:

Barry wrote:
I'm restoring some of the interconnecting cables in an R390A and not sure if
I can fit the old, metal ones back onto the new coax.

If you're making new cables, you can do what I do to ID cables.
I buy shrink tubing of the appropriate size, and prior to shrinking
it over the cable write on the tubing with a Fine point Sharpie.
The lettering shrinks along with the tubing and looks ok when
finished.

Jeff


Microdyne still had the blanks and printer for the Mil spec heat
shrink cable markers when they shut down the local plant. They no longer
used it, and I don't know what happened to it, but I would like to have
it in the shop.


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

Barry wrote:
"Jeffrey D Angus" wrote in message
...

Barry wrote:
I'm restoring some of the interconnecting cables in an R390A and not
sure if
I can fit the old, metal ones back onto the new coax.
If you're making new cables, you can do what I do to ID cables.
I buy shrink tubing of the appropriate size, and prior to shrinking
it over the cable write on the tubing with a Fine point Sharpie.
The lettering shrinks along with the tubing and looks ok when
finished.

Jeff

--
RESTRICTED AREA. Anyone intruding shall immediately become subject to
the jurisdiction of military law. Intruders will be subject to lethal
force, without warning, and on sight. USE OF DEADLY FORCE IS AUTHORIZED
under the Internal Security Act of 1950.

Hmmm. I may have to try that. Thanks for the tip.

Barry - N4BUQ

If you are worried about longevity, then don't go with the sharpie pen.
It uses an organic ink that fades, wipes off with cleaners...

-Chuck

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Does anyone know where I can get some small labels made for some coaxial
cables? Specifically, I'm looking for something that will wrap around a
0.085" OD coax. I'm thinking these are made somewhere, but not sure where
to look.

I'm restoring some of the interconnecting cables in an R390A and not sure
if
I can fit the old, metal ones back onto the new coax. One of them had a
yellow label that slipped off the old coax rather easily. I slipped it on
the new coax and secured it with some clear heat-shrink tubing. I'd like
to
do the same for the other cables.

Dymo RhinoPro 5000
http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/np_edito...841663,00.html

they have other models

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

Barry wrote:

I just make some paper labels using my word processor program, and print
them on
my laser printer. I wrap them around the wire, and slip a piece of clear
heat
shrink tubing over the label.

Note, pick a font that is readable on the size wire you are labeling.

-Chuck Harris

I'm wondering about the lifespan of paper labels. I suppose the laser print
will not fade as easily as color jet print, but I'm thinking the label
itself doesn't hold up well over time. Perhaps sealing it under shrink
tubing helps with this. I was hoping to find someone who makes these in
some sort of plastic, teflon, etc. The one I replace on this R390A is
probably over 30 years old and still very clear.

I have plenty of laser printed documents that are well older than 20 years,
and they are as clear and crisp as the day they were printed. The toner is
a fused plastic/carbon compound. It will not fade in your lifetime. Paper
can be had in all varieties and grades. Even if you buy the cheapest copier
paper it will last for your lifetime under a piece of clear heat shrink tubing.

I have delivered labels made this way to the US Army on equipment I have built
for them.

-Chuck Harris

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

Barry wrote:
"Chuck Harris" wrote in message
...
Barry wrote:
Does anyone know where I can get some small labels made for some coaxial
cables? Specifically, I'm looking for something that will wrap around a
0.085" OD coax. I'm thinking these are made somewhere, but not sure
where
to look.

I'm restoring some of the interconnecting cables in an R390A and not
sure if
I can fit the old, metal ones back onto the new coax. One of them had a
yellow label that slipped off the old coax rather easily. I slipped it
on
the new coax and secured it with some clear heat-shrink tubing. I'd
like to
do the same for the other cables.

Thanks,

Barry - N4BUQ
I just make some paper labels using my word processor program, and print
them on
my laser printer. I wrap them around the wire, and slip a piece of clear
heat
shrink tubing over the label.

Note, pick a font that is readable on the size wire you are labeling.

-Chuck Harris

I'm wondering about the lifespan of paper labels. I suppose the laser print
will not fade as easily as color jet print, but I'm thinking the label
itself doesn't hold up well over time. Perhaps sealing it under shrink
tubing helps with this. I was hoping to find someone who makes these in
some sort of plastic, teflon, etc. The one I replace on this R390A is
probably over 30 years old and still very clear.

Barry - N4BUQ

You old farts planning to live that long?? grin
Gizmotski.

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

I use the Brother "P-Touch", Model PT-1400 label maker, available from
Staples or Office Depot. Its not too expensive and has a variety of
label materials. Although they appear to stay put on coax (RG-58, 214,
et al)alone, I do use the clear shrink tubing retention method. I got
the cue from a Telco installation team at one of our commo sites. They
stuck them on and they're still there, a year or so later. de K3HVG

Dymo RhinoPro 5000
http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/np_edito...841663,00.html

they have other models

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

Chuck Harris wrote:

I just make some paper labels using my word processor program, and print them on
my laser printer. I wrap them around the wire, and slip a piece of clear heat
shrink tubing over the label.

I've done the same thing, except the labels were handwritten (block
letters, obviously).

Was a trick I learned from a radio station engineer I used to ride with
back in my mid-teenage years.

This method certainly looks more professional than tags hanging from
the cable - or even those little digit strips that you'd wrap around
the wire to make up a code. Anyone remember THAT???? UGH!

--
Stephanie Weil
New York City, NY

Small Coaxial Cable Labels?
 

Barry wrote:
Does anyone know where I can get some small labels made for some coaxial
cables? Specifically, I'm looking for something that will wrap around a
0.085" OD coax. I'm thinking these are made somewhere, but not sure where
to look.

I'm restoring some of the interconnecting cables in an R390A and not sure if
I can fit the old, metal ones back onto the new coax. One of them had a
yellow label that slipped off the old coax rather easily. I slipped it on
the new coax and secured it with some clear heat-shrink tubing. I'd like to
do the same for the other cables.

Thanks,

Barry - N4BUQ

Find who does High End custom residential audio or home theater in your
city. The better ones all have cable label machines.

Bruce