COAX with STEEL BRAID

[HomerBB]

These right here can be used for RG59 coax.
Peel off the outer coating of the coax sufficient to place the connector, and fold the braid back over the outside of the coax. Slip the connector over the braid and use a hex crimper to compress the steel braid tightly. The inner conductor will be inserted into the tip. It is supposed to be crimped at the tip, too, but i have ground off the very tip and soldered the inner conductor instead.

Using heat shrink over the coax to crimp will prevent moisture from affecting the connector.

 

[Mr.5150cbrn]

Magnets don't stick to stainless steel, unless its 400 and higher.

ok , but in my line of trade there are several grades of stainless that are in fact magnetic .

 

[unit_399]

These right here can be used for RG59 coax.
Peel off the outer coating of the coax sufficient to place the connector, and fold the braid back over the outside of the coax. Slip the connector over the braid and use a hex crimper to compress the steel braid tightly. The inner conductor will be inserted into the tip. It is supposed to be crimped at the tip, too, but i have ground off the very tip and soldered the inner conductor instead.

Using heat shrink over the coax to crimp will prevent moisture from affecting the connector.

Thanks to everyone for the help. I took Homer's suggestion (above). The diameter of the CommScope coax was slightly bigger than RG59, and I found some connectors that would accommodate it. BUT ... no one had the crimpers so had to order them. Thanx again. 73s.

- 399