Dang rabbits - Coax repair

[fourstringburn]

You need the PL 259's with rg8x screw on adapters.

Silver teflon or Amphenol are as good as they come. Just make sure you get the rg8x adapters with them.

 

[KD2GOE]

i had a nibble like that.. I coated the spot in rubber cement let it cure a little then rap it with electrical tape then more rubber cement

 

[Limeybastard]

We got similar problems with cockroaches chewing wires here in Florida

 

[tecnicoloco]

We got similar problems with cockroaches chewing wires here in Florida

You got pest problems,radio problems and what else Lymey ?

 

[Limeybastard]

You got pest problems,radio problems and what else Lymey ?

Lets not go there

 

[Captain Kilowatt]

Despite checking the coax and finding no fault and SWR holding at 1.1, as I have no way to discern how far moisture may have infiltrated up the coax, I think this is probably the best option. In fact, pulled out my PL259's to do just that and discovered they are too small for my RG8X.

Looking for recommendations on source for quality PL 259's

You probably have the UG-175 reducers for RG-58 which is smaller. You need the UG-176 reducer for the RG-8X cable.

http://www.americanradiosupply.com/ug-176-reducer-for-pl-259-coaxial-connector-for-rg-8x-mini-8/

 

[Robb]

I had a problem with a couch rabbit (aka 'house cat') because he was chewing the TV coax cable. SO, I took some red pepper powder and mixed a little vegetable oil with it, and smeared a thin coat of it on that cable. Couch rabbit no longer chews the cable. Problem solved . . .

 

[tecnicoloco]

I had a problem with a couch rabbit (aka 'house cat') because he was chewing the TV coax cable. SO, I took some red pepper powder and mixed a little vegetable oil with it, and smeared a thin coat of it on that cable. Couch rabbit no longer chews the cable. Problem solved . . .

Habanero sauce works better Rob,even little rodents stay away from cables

 

[Rok55]

You probably have the UG-175 reducers for RG-58 which is smaller. You need the UG-176 reducer for the RG-8X cable.

Thanks CK, that's exactly the case. Ordered up some new Amphenols with the proper reducers. Will keep others for making jumpers, etc.

 

[Meglotron]

I had not completed the antenna install and had to make an emergency trip out of state and let with my coax laying on the ground outside. Came back to find rabbits had chewed on a section.
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Obviously there is already some corrosion occurring. This section will end up in a vertical orientation along an exterior wall. I don't relish the idea of replacing the entire length so would welcome any suggestions on how to properly repair it.

Thanks in advance.

can i ask what brand is your coax? i read a post a couple years ago about a guy who had two0 cables laying on the ground side by each and the rodents always chewed one but not the other and one was bedlen and the other was lmr400 but i dont remember which they ate.

 

[fourstringburn]

RF Burn or roasted ?

How would you like your wabbit cook ?

Prefer to cook'em in a crock pot with sliced carrots, potatoes, onions, and a bit of seasonings but RF cooked is fine if you're in a hurry!

 

[Meglotron]

Prefer to cook'em in a crock pot with sliced carrots, potatoes, onions, and a bit of seasonings but RF cooked is fine if you're in a hurry!

so if i nuke em, what wattage?

 

[fourstringburn]

can i ask what brand is your coax? i read a post a couple years ago about a guy who had two0 cables laying on the ground side by each and the rodents always chewed one but not the other and one was bedlen and the other was lmr400 but i dont remember which they ate.

You could use burial grade coax or run the sections on the ground thru some grey electrical PVC conduit pipe.

 

[fourstringburn]

so if i nuke em, what wattage?

500 watts will be sufficient.

 

[Chevboy0167]

Personally, I would use N connectors. They will seal up better and have less loss. A bit overkill for 27 mhz yes but the built in seals work great! Just my 2 copper rounds.