COAX F-Connector Stripping, Wiring and Termination of COAX Cable

Discuss the benefits and methods of stripping and terminating COAX Cables.
F Compression connectors will be used for the demonstration.
We will also discuss crimp, screw, and twist-on style connectors.
With details that you will help troubleshoot and terminate them properly.
At: 26:13 on it, I have a higher number is better. This applies to setting the range on the multimeter
with manual resistance settings. When we choose a larger range like 1M Ohm we are more likely to see a zero rather than at a lower range we will see a range of numbers. With continuity, we are seeing if the wire is continuous not what the resistance is, so for people unfamiliar with the use of a meter zero is easier to understand. If you understand resistance a lower range will give you a better understanding of the cable. (This could be important if you are measuring a damaged cable as a very high resistance will not allow the signal through even though the wire has continuity. )

[@ahmadcharara967]

Amazing detail, great tutorial, thank you for the effort. I don’t usually comment but rarely see this level of care anymore

[@securitywithharm6367]

Thank you

[@usaearthling]

Excellent tutorial. I learned so much in 26.38 minutes. Thank you for sharing.

[@tes767]

Great content. Well explained. Thank you very much! It has been many years since I put connectors on Coax cables... about 36. Now I find myself preparing to install some GNSS antenna systems, and to code with proper grounding.

[@SpartakTurgenev]

It is always more complicated than I think. Thank you Harm

[@securitywithharm6367]

The more you know the more you know how little you know.

[@dcasey3772]

thanks Harm, very helpful...I do a lot of work with ethernet cables but I am trying to expand my skillset and have purchased some Klein tools & connectors to also do coax...this video really spells out how to do that...good stuff!

[@peterbell9683]

Excellent video, excellent details!

[@network911timba]

Thank--you for the well-crafted video. The level of detail and technique is extremely helpful :)

[@securitywithharm6367]

Thank you

[@theHAL9000]

Very informative and helpful. Thanks!

[@tixomup]

probably the best videos on the subject!

[@securitywithharm6367]

Thank you

[@dilumdheerasinghe7431]

Explain very well. Thanks

[@margieleon3207]

thank you for this very informative video

[@thierryhanot7610]

Excellent explanation thak you sir !

[@veganwally]

This was one great video!

[@sergeisavinov535]

Thank you very much! ps. Only one addition: "OL means Overload on the multimeter when testing for voltage and resistance. In these cases, it means that the multimeter limit is too low for the electronic property being measured. If you are testing for continuity, OL means Open Loop, meaning there is a break in the circuit."

[@securitywithharm6367]

Thank you, that is helpfull

[@bitTorrenter]

I was always confused by what the letters "OL" stood for when doing a continuity test. It was never explained. Many thanks!

[@grahamharkness5744]

very informative, thank you..

[@tunnakeech1702]

good video..learnt a lot ,,thank you..

[@jluke6861]

Thank you for this Great Video.

[@securitywithharm6367]

Your Welcome

[@Thrashenizer]

Top-Class stuff boss !

[@securitywithharm6367]

Thank you

[@NatorDM]

Great video. Not sure if you've done a video on professional tools specifically the non adjustable compression tool but I can't seem to find the right one on amazon.

[@mullapudimanyam2999]

Wich is good conector?

[@tridens6708]

Thanks for for great video can you tell me do I remove the Foil or Not lots of KZbin videos people leave the foil on or remove?

[@securitywithharm6367]

the foil is normally left on

[@securitywithharm6367]

the inner foil will be kept against the dialectric

[@ShiftingMetalJewelry]

great video. really clear. I looked at the wires in my house and wonder if I should change them to newer coax cables. These are what I have: TFC-T10 E86650-2 CATV 6 Series 18AWG and PPC perfect flex 6 series 18 AWG cat CL2 CL# ETL us ORCM 3088178. Could you advise.

[@securitywithharm6367]

Does the cable do the job? It looks like it is RG6 which should be good enough for cable TV/ internet or satellite TV. I would only consider replacing it if it was not doing the job, and I would always check the connectors first. Replacing cabling in a house is often not easy, so there should be a good reason to do it. That does not mean that you couldn't get better cable, and opinions will vary widely.

[@MalcomMcLeod]

How do I prevent over crimping on a RG6 cable connector with a crimping tool? 20:12 I've got those cheap connectors with the blue ends, that when crimped I can no longer turn the hexagonal crew on part.

[@securitywithharm6367]

If you use the correct tool it should not happen, I usually just use compression connectors. If you are using the same connectors that I am using at 20:12 then it is not a crimp connector it is a compression connector and you need to change the tool. If you have a compression tool and it stops moving then you need to adjust the tool so it stops the moment the blue ring reaches the collar of the connector. If you are using lineman pliers or something similar it sounds like to are crimping too close to the turning part. (Hex Screw). It should be an even hex pattern all the way around. and the cable should not be distorted. If the cable starts changing shapes then you are probably over-crimping the connector.

[@MalcomMcLeod]

@@securitywithharm6367 OK thank you for your tips, I think I need to adjust my compression tool. I guess it's a bit of trial and error on my part.

[@Foxtrot1967]

Can you please share what crimp tool you're using

[@securitywithharm6367]

I used several different tools, but for F Connectors I used a Ripley tool: RIPLEY CAT-UNIV 36175-1 Universal Compression Tools For Coax Cable Connectors I have also had good luck with the Jonard Tools and Platinum Tools coax compression tools Where possible I recommend compression over crimping tools.

[@Foxtrot1967]

@@securitywithharm6367 Thank you. Unfortunately, it's hard to find any for sale

[@Foxtrot1967]

@@securitywithharm6367 I found one. :) Thanks again

[@securitywithharm6367]

@@Foxtrot1967 your welcome

[@viperuk1000]

The narrative is fine but the camera is not always showing the details and is sometimes off the subject .

[@ArmWrestlingOverdose]

26:13 didn't u mean for continuity, LOWER numbers are better? We're using the multimeter as an ohmmeter here...

[@securitywithharm6367]

At: 26:13 on it I have a higher number is better. This applies to setting the range on the multimeter with manual resistance settings. When we choose a larger range like 1M Ohm we are more likely to see a zero rather than at a lower range we will see a range of numbers. With continuity, we are seeing if the wire is continuous not what the resistance is, so for people unfamiliar with the use of a meter zero is easier to understand. If you understand resistance a lower range will give you a better understanding of the cable. (This could be important if you are measuring a damaged cable as a very high resistance will not allow the signal through even though the wire has continuity. )

[@ArmWrestlingOverdose]

@@securitywithharm6367 I agree with everything you said, except I still don't understand why you would want a higher number :) Indeed, the lower the range, the higher the precision when measuring things around few Ohms, otherwise all you would get would be a false zero. Lowering the range acts as a zooming tool on the resistance. But that is a different discussion. When you're trying to see if a wire is properly conducting electricity, you still want the impedance to be as low as possible, which in the case of a DC measurement, roughly translates to the resistance being as low as possible. So with your meter on the lowest range (for accurate readings when dealing with small numbers), a measurement of 3 Ohms is way more desired than 17 Ohms, for instance.

[@securitywithharm6367]

@@ArmWrestlingOverdose I do not disagree, but when you do not understand ohms at all then it is easier to see a zero. The best part would be if everyone doing this learned more about electricity. But many people only do it once or twice.

[@HiveMind2024]

Trim those eyebrows

[@HiveMind2024]

Please trim those eyebrows

[@anthonyanderson5868]

Really? That's your take on this vid?

[@HiveMind2024]

Just trying to help

[@leighannehammons9710]

Show us your videos so we can see what adjustments need to be made… Reject in every crowd for sure..