How to Install Coax Cable Connectors | Make your Own Coaxial Cable for Antenna and Satellite TV

I show how I cut, strip, and install crimp and compression connectors on RG6 coaxial cable. Knowing how to do this can save you some money, as well as allow you to make your own custom coaxial cable lengths. Plus it’s fun. A great skill to have if you’re interested in the hobby of satellite and antenna television.
0:15 why make your own cable?
0:57 cutting coaxial cable
1:28 stripping coaxial cable
3:14 crimp connectors
7:58 compression connectors
10:56 finishing up

[@rodolfoespinozamonrroy2408]

It is the best simplified version for its execution. With this you avoid the use of nails, insulating tapes and wires for fastening RG-6 coaxial cable and F-type coaxial connectors. Congratulations!!!!!

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thank you!

[@crs19191919]

Insulation tape and nails? What connectors are you putting on.

[@BigSFun]

Great video, this helped me a lot! I noticed that it really doesn’t matter what you initially cut off the old end with, because when you use the stripping tool afterwards it will cut off the “squashed” white end of the insulator anyway.

[@djled1013]

This was incredibly helpful and oddly satisfying to watch. 🙂 Thank you for your time to teach us.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thank you for watching!

[@davidkurzdorfer6402]

Thanks for more learning experiences your the man please do more always nice to learn

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thank you, glad they help!📡📡

[@eivetsnod]

Great video. Thank you!

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thank you for watching!

[@keithstanley5286]

Hi just bought a notch filter, I didn't no how to connect to a aerial cable. Thanks to you I no how to do now 😊

[@Calusa.Wanderer]

Thank you! Washington figure out a crimp vs compression. Great tutorial!

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thanks for watching!

[@brayoshomediys9686]

Great job.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thank you.

[@z_polarcat]

Beautiful

[@rarelectronicstv]

Nice tuturial

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisb5442]

Thank you.. great details

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thanks for watching!

[@theogoyvaerts590]

Just to let you know, the first tool to crimp the connectors that you've showed and said it was useless and no good dates from crimp connectors with a seperate crimp ring. We call them the "butterfly connectors". I first saw them back in 1985 when I started working in the cable tv industry. At that moment they where the correct tools to use because the later generation of crimp connectors where not existing at that moment, they came almost a decade later. But you are correct when you say to not use them on the crimp connectors that you show. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Those tools are marketed here as a suitable tool to use in place of hexagonal crimp tools, which they are not.

[@theogoyvaerts590]

@@NorthcoasterHobby Absolutely correct. Do not use them on connectors that are ment to be crimped hexagonal 👎👎.

[@megacap55]

just got a clamping tool and have to say that if you leave too long the central conductor will the clamper tool bend the central copper wire and will turn harder to take out the final product from the tool

[@LargeAlbatross]

didn't see it here but you can use one side of a strip of velcro to get the shielding strands pulled back straight more quickly.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Good tip, thank you. Interestingly enough, I just reviewed a tool that has that very feature: Jonard Tools Coaxial Cable Stripping Tool for RG6 Coax Cable kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpzOeGZ5r76aftU

[@brandonfarfan1978]

Aye, thanks.👍

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching.

[@freddylq67]

I like making my own custom length cables. 👍

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Me too!

[@DM_CS_DM_HCM]

Very helpful 👍👌

[@pache2112]

Thanks brother! I basically knew from a common sense perspective with doing other electrical connections but I wasn't sure of the particulars and you solved that!!🫡

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Glad it helped.Thanks for watching!

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

"TV signal" oh you sweet summer child. ;)

[@ellenorbjornsdottir1166]

I intend to run 5.7 GHz through one.

[@jesusortiz5896]

What brand name are the two blue crimper you used? Great video. Thanks

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Hello, sorry for the delayed reply. I bought them both a few years ago. Here are some tools that are currently available: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4u2iqGojMapidk kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJPEqp2hp7-Xh9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWawhJpqotCViqM

[@stuffbywoody5497]

I haven't come across the "compression" cable connector, only the crimped variety and one that has a fine thread on the inside of the "sleeve" portion that goes around the cable body, the latter I found to be quite useless.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I find the twist-on to work fine generally for indoor applications. They're an easier option for the DIY'er. For outdoor I try to use only compression connectors.

[@stuffbywoody5497]

@@NorthcoasterHobby , I've had success with the crimp on outdoors but only if I've insulated it with heat shrink or marine grade liquid electrical tape.

[@mailee9922]

Thank you so much. I connected coaxial cable on the ground without tools as you showed. The heads are not firm. I had to tape them. I want to buy the tools to fix it.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thanks for watching. Here’s a link an affordable set of coaxial cable tools to check out: amzn.to/3tqGP9T And a review of them here: RG6 Coaxial Cable Connector Tool Kit How-to and Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4u2iqGojMapidk

[@tiffany8222]

The timing is perfect I was looking for the tools I appreciate the link and decent price as I'm not sure how much I'll use it. Just watched a video, subscribed and now see this newer one! Thanks for the help & tips! 😊

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

@@tiffany8222 You’re welcome!

[@lionelmcvinyl9027]

Great instructional! 👍 where did you purchase that blue crimper

[@lionelmcvinyl9027]

I just found it in @jesusortiz5896 comment: 3 months ago What brand name are the two blue crimper you used? Great video. Thanks

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Thanks for watching!

[@be236]

Currently, I use twist-on F-connector. But I've seen many people on KZbin saying that is doesnt give a signal , compared with compression connectors. Is this true? Am I losing some signal (eg, on weak channels) by using these twist-ons?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Personally I have never had a problem with twist on connectors. The main concern as I see it is weatherproofing outdoor connections. Compression is best for that. As far as indoor I’ve used compression, crimp and twist with no problems. As long as you’re using a good quality RG6 coaxial cable it should be fine.

[@theogoyvaerts590]

Hi Andrew, I'm a product manager for cable tv products that we sell to the cable operators in West Europe. Let me give you some advice. A twist on connector is not a good idea nowadays. Its because these days the coax is used for more things then just watching tv. They do what we call at least tripple play (tv + telefony + internet) and these applications are mostly digital. Therefore they are much more sensitive to radiation coming from outside (like from cell phone frequenties for instance). Those radiations can really destroy your digital signal. Therefore we (in Belgium) only use the compression connectors because they give a very high shielding against radiation from wherever they may come from. So they are not used only to make the connection better waterproof for outdoor use, but we use them also indoor for the good shielding. So that is why you stay away from twist on and even the crimp connectors. I don't know where you live, but overhere we can buy compression connectors and the needed tools in an electro shop. Yes, they are more expensive then the other connectors, but they really do a much better job. Hope this helps you and maybe others to avoid and solve problems they might be facing now and in the future.

[@theogoyvaerts590]

Andrew, I forgot to mention that it's also very important to buy a good coax cable to start with. Because if your coax is not good enough, the radiation will just radiate right through the cable and you might have the same problems.

[@be236]

Hi Theo, Je suis ici dans les etats-unis. I use twist-on because it's cheap and no extra tool needed. I'm trying to understand the slight difference in the connector (twist-on vs compression) can make a big difference to shield from interference. I can understand compression is more water-tight... but hard to justify purchasing compression tool and new F-connectors for a few cables I need to make for regular TV reception.

[@be236]

Theo, I always thought all RG6 cables are basically the same, as sold through our hardware stores , Amazon , etc.. ici dans les etats-unis.

[@stuartmacdonald3062]

great vid homie get yaself some moisturizer jah bless

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

The air is very dry here in the winter. Thanks for watching!

[@angelrobertosaraomiranda6039]

Hola amigo como se llama el ponchador que usaste para ponchar el conector F

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Aquí hay un video sobre ese tipo de herramienta. Se le conoce como engarzadora de trinquete. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWawhJpqotCViqM

[@saltystories]

Why don't you just cut/trim the braided shield?

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

I'd assume it should be left on to contact the connector's outer casing for grounding purposes.

[@Mr.Judge-Satpal-Pal]

🇮🇳💕💖💗❤💘💜💖🇮🇳👌

[@michaelkyzer4160]

Leb

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

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[@crs19191919]

All those tools and a knife and pliers will do the same thing.

[@NorthcoasterHobby]

Pliers are not the answer here. A knife maybe for stripping the cable if you’re careful about it.

[@crs19191919]

@@NorthcoasterHobby A pliers would do a good enough job for a self installation at home or a drop of super glue. You're an enthusiast you get away with having all those tools. But for myself and the majority pliers, glue and a knife will do the job.