How to Make a Coaxial Cable with Compression Connector for RG6 and RG59

[@AntennaMan]

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[@Ootgreet1]

YO Tyler the Antenna Man! I want to express thanks and appreciation for your assistance with these compression connectors. I bought supplies to redo the connection to my Tablo receiver, including your recommended RG6 quad shielded cable and compression connectors. I purchased the red handled compression tool from Amazon and EVERY ONE OF MY CONNECTORS just fell off. I finally found and watched this video VERY closely. The bit that nobody else tells you in the many articles and videos on the subject - but you showed it clearly - is that the metal shield inside the connector basically is supposed to twist between the inner insulation and the outer jacket. When I did as you showed and twisted the cable into the connector firmly with effort, and crimped it, the crimper felt like it was really biting in for a change.The resulting connection was tight and perfect. I seem to have more stable signals on several flakey channels now. I love your videos - great content - keep it up.

[@nelsondelgado235]

I have a huge amount of extra coaxial gables. Thanks to your video I understand the white ones are the ones I should not use. How can I tell the difference for the black cones I have. It says nothing on most the cables. Thanks.

[@andrewirwin9079]

The commentary at 5 minutes, where the buffoon claims fake news is comedy gold, very well done! :)

[@johnecker4217]

Tyler you are so right, most people today won't watch the whole video and put the end on wrong and then turn around and tell others that your instructions are no good. You can't fix stupid. 😵‍💫 Thanks for another great DIY video 👍

[@griffbrush3349]

I love you man. You just tel the truth and don't care. Thank you. it is so refreshing.

[@raagtop363]

It's hard to say how many times I have referred back to your videos, like this one, as a confidence builder before starting a chore. So thanks again ... and again!

[@OVRCOME]

I love this dude.. He's always so nice. I bet hes never raised his voice..

[@AntennaMan]

I do sometimes

[@outdoorsguy]

No 'um's, 'yeah's, or 'because like's... Just straight speech.

[@dasbuilder]

I've watched about 10 videos so far on how to do this after getting frustrated. Your video has been the most explanatory and exactly what I'm looking for (not to mention using the exact tools I am using). Thankfully I did test on a shorter piece of cable, but I'm still running into trouble. Tomorrow's a new day and I'll be back at it (wiring my parent's place). Will have to rewatch tomorrow to ensure I'm fully doing this right. Keep up the great work!

[@AntennaMan]

If you continue to have issues I do offer setup guidance on my website at the link below: www.antennamanpa.com/antenna-recommendations.html

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

Nothing but RG-6 Quad here. I will say terminating is somewhat of an art that you must practice. Even with the correct equipment. I will relay one of my experiences here. I was having some signal issues with my cable modem through Xfinity. Luckily I got a very good Tech show up. He eventually got to reterminating all the connectors along the path to the Demarc. He showed me the noise on the line as he proceeded using his test equipment/meter. Every time he replaced one connector the line noise would go down slightly. When he got done there was almost no more noise on that line to the modem. That right there convinced me of the importance of a "quality" termination/fitting.

[@tron3entertainment]

I have done hundreds of RJ45 Cat5e connectors in my day. Have also seen many a sloppy crimp. Trust me when I say, crimping cable is an art.

[@CommodoreFan64]

I've not done my own Cat5e in years as premade cable is so cheap, and meets my needs at home, and the side work I do repairing computers, and installing basic home Wifi setups for me people my small town, but in the late 90's I took computer network technologies, and did some IT work here, and there in the early - mid 00's, and I have to agree crimping cable is indeed and art.

[@AlGoYoSu]

In copper/fiber, the connector is just as important as the wire. I worked in an environment years ago where a majority of the connections were of custom length. I've done thousands of RJ45 connectors on cat6/6a, and hundreds of fiber runs. While not cheap, for cat6, the EZ RJ45 system is tops in terms of ease of use. The tool you can buy that works with the system is good quality too. In the consumer market pre-made is the way to go though as its not economical to buy a spool of cable/wire just make your own.

[@ImTheDaveman]

I had purchased a cheap compression kit a year before I even heard of this channel - and it didn't come with instructions. I searched around for info - applied what I learned - and the darn coax fitting fell off - LoL. I'm thinking the compression tool I had was just not doing its job. I'll probably order the kit you show us on Amazon. I'm certainly glad I found your channel. It's now my ONLY go-to KZbin Channel when I need accurate information.

[@mattsmith9664]

Just found your channel and i find it very informative. I hope to get local channels at my camp so i dont have to watch dvds all the time. Thanks again.

[@BavoDebraekeleer]

I am detecting some frustration with customers at the end there! 🤔😂 Thanks for the great guide! 😉👍

[@daled.4495]

Tyler, I like your style - you tell it like it is. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge, which has helped so many people. I have done dozens and dozens of cable installs, yet I learned a few pointers from your videos. Keep up the great work and thanks again.

[@steved3387]

Tyler- Best video yet! Hilarious when you show the reckless DIY'er. GREAT information! Thank you!

[@RobShutt357]

I decided to upgrade my coax and bought a 250 ft roll of quad RG6 and crimp fittings from Menards. My antenna is about 100 ft from my house do to trees. I wish I would have watched this first to learn about compression fittings. I am going to return the crimp fittings and get compression fittings instead. I hope the new upgrade increases my signal strength to eliminate my occasional signal loss.

[@JRobert111111]

Good cable and connectors are very important as are good tools. I've wired my house with Belden RG-6 and Thomas & Betts 3GHz connectors. I've also got the full set of Thomas & Betts tools. Regardless, when the weather cools down and I'm making a cable for someone outdoors, arthritis can really kick one in the behind trying to get those connectors in place. Enjoy it while you can!

[@burdesh]

Another awesome instructional video from the Antenna Man! Watch the whole thing! Great info for the do it yourselfer.

[@jesusc4384]

Thanks for the tutorial! I watched a few others before youtube recommended this one to me, despite having watched your other videos in the past.

[@JT-lq4yd]

Thank you for the great video and explanation. This is what I was looking for since I have a kit to install connectors, but lacked the knowledge provided by a PRO to finish the cable properly. Also, thanks for keeping antenna manufacturers/resellers honest about their 4K Digital HD 1,000 mile range flat tv antenna.

[@NimbleGreg]

You are the best source I have found for learning about all this stuff!

[@danmiller6890]

5:05 - 5:10 I about spit my drink out I laughed so hard.

[@matthewstewart1986]

Same! I know people who act like that! 😂

[@renee8181]

@@matthewstewart1986 LOVED IT! Sometimes I do a quick scroll in the beginning until the good info starts. Saw this comment at the top and it took all I had not to FF...the anticipation was a killer lol. He's always so serious, never smiles so when he breaks loose like that it's awesome!

[@DougYoungwith]

Fake news hahahaha

[@russspaur9937]

I switched over to the RG6 a couple months ago and it helped. I also grounded the cable at the breaker box. My TV is ten years old . Can't wait to see what that does eventually to replace it.

[@ClassicGuy57]

Great video!! I’m glad that you take the time to make our Antenna Lives easier, especially in these troubled times. Thank you very much!

[@dannyl6507]

Not "fake news" I got my money's worth! thank you!

[@dxer12]

Lol when you said fake news, very good and informative video, I have a compression tool set from Harbor frieght that cost me about 15 dollars about 6 years ago and absolutely love it!!

[@thebareminimum9289]

I just looked at my comment and thought that seemed more than a little rude. You're actually the only antenna channel like this that I watch. I've made plenty of connectors but felt that since I had free time, why not watch... I'm definitely not an expert.

[@patrickmartin4996]

Good advice! Been doing them for years and you are right, if you do not line things up correctly, the connector does not work well. Learned that the first time I did one. The inner connector was too short and barely caught the matching transformer connection. After a while the inter connector pulled out a hair disconnecting the coax from the antenna. It is easy to do if you don't pay attention.

[@michaelproctor9114]

Tyler, another excellent , informative and funny 😄 video. Made me laugh when you quickly cut off the end of the cable and said oh, I want my money back ... fake news .. excellent Tyler.. Thank You 🙏

[@alltshirttimes]

Fantastic video! Watched it all the way to the end and loved it! I appreciate your clear breakdown. You made it so easy to understand. Excellent. Thank you so much and keep up the great work. It means a lot to me when I find someone that shares information clearly and humbly. Thank you and I wish you all the best.👍👍👍

[@tiffany8222]

Super helpful showing all the steps also adding the proper & improper photos. Thank you so much for being so thorough & generous with your knowledge! Subscribed! 🙂

[@ianw7162]

“Fake News, I want my money back!” 😅😅

[@RobbieStrike]

Great Video Tyler! I just got 8 Compression fittings that I ordered on Ebay over 2 months ago today! I have used screw on for years and will be able to see with having time off if I can see some improvement on My Antenna and Satellite Dish! And Buy the way this Video also Applys to #FreeSatelliteTV Use this method to hook up a Satellite Dish!

[@AntennaMan]

Thanks for watching Robbie!

[@michaelbloom5342]

This is the video I've been waiting for!

[@dtv5362]

I use Belden 1694a RG-6 and Belden 1505a (rg-59) It has a 100% inner foil and a tinned 95% copper braid so compression connector fit snug. I have to use sharp box cutter and carefully peel off a thin layer of the outer jacket where the braid folds over to make the connector fit on. This coax has a solid copper center, good if you run DC power through to an amplifier or LNB. Best cable I have ever used.

[@hiddenfromyourview]

I noticed on my Cable Modem I was getting a lot of "Uncorrectable" errors. I bought and re-ran a coax cable from my modem to the outside of my house where my ISP meets my house. I'm now getting 0 uncorrectable errors. Being able to make your own Coax cable connectors is useful not just for antennas. :)

[@jerrysmith3515]

Thank you very much Tyler. This video was especially informative for me. The fittings that you used seemed to be an improvement to the crimp style that I have. That may be part of my signal loss problem.

[@kd5oldman]

A quick appearance of Wendy Griffith!! You're my kind of guy. I just shared your video on our RV FB Group with a lady having issues with her antenna coax.

[@jagjitkumar2446]

Very nice video 👌 Very Well Explained 👍 Thanks 🙏

[@RobertJohnson-cc5cp]

Tyler is fantastic; both informative and hilarious!!!

[@MrJohnTownzen]

Great video. Watch carefully and follow instructions. Will save you plenty of headaches

[@DJ-Smooth-Jay-Tee]

Thank you for this much needed video, the information was very helpful 💯%

[@SundayNightFunniesBrianBcomedy]

Tyler is right. Practice using the stripper SEVERAL times on extra cable so you get the cutting depth right on both blades before making your final cut on the actual cable that you'll be using. It will save you a lot of heartache in the long run.

[@youcabv]

simple and clean like the installation after anyone follows this instructions. tks for your time sir.

[@farazsiddiqui6689]

Excellent. That stripping bit was top notch. Thank you.

[@johna1857]

This explanation is very clear and professional, thank you

[@freespirit1975]

I have purchased a Made in USA Klein Tools coaxial compression kit and 200' of Phat Satellite RG-6 bulk coaxial (assembled in USA). I know you recommend solid copper center conductor wire but I am only using it for connections from my OTA antennas in the attic and possible CATV later, so I purchased the much more economical copper coated steel type. I will not be running 12V through it AND I understand it is perfectly fine for my needs because the signal is running in the copper coating as "skin effect" anyway. Along that vein, I plan to, and I recommend to, examine the copper coating after using the stripper to make sure it was not disturbed, maybe even cut through all the way around by the blade being too long. I plan to use a magnifying glass to make sure.

[@psa110]

Back in the early 80s when in-room movies in your hotel/motel room were just starting becoming available, people would try to bypass the cable box by pulling the cable out and trying to wire it directly to the antenna screws. My job was to go around all day fixing the busted connectors by doing just what you did.

[@kimchee94112]

I've been using couple good quality crimping tools, one racheting the other compound. Crimping tools were what was available then (not compression for the DIY) but the fittings were almost imposible to install, need much effort to push the coax in and many times damaging the RG6 underground cable. Just ordered the above Amazon compression RG6 kit, hopefully works better. I have two 500 feet spools of the RG6, going crazy rewiring everything, 140 degrees in the attic.

[@donalddean2113]

Outstanding video thank you for your work

[@genesky61]

Truth and Quality Practical and Useful Information. Klein Tools are Extreme High Quality.

[@edyoung6573]

Thank you so much!! Great information and how to!! New subscriber loving your channel

[@reneewilson2040]

Thank you Tyler, I this is exactly where I M at todAy. Thank you again!

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Video saved my marriage

[@Nicholas_Chris]

The signal quality is much better with compression connectors.

[@lesbsocal9107]

Ive been using good cable but with thread-on connectors. Guess I gotta fork out for compression tools now to take full advantage.

[@patrickmartin4996]

@@lesbsocal9107 I did that for years as a young person or I would crimp the connection, but neither were great choices, but that was in my early days. The outdoor weather would ruin any screw on types even taping them up, and I was always replacing them. Compression connectors is the only way.

[@1575murray]

I don't use hex crimp connectors the compression connectors are much better. The FCC requires the cable providers to use them because they don't leak signal like the others.

[@richardcallihan9746]

I made a comment on your coax type and quality video. ( Reiterating "well done" ). I kind of when off on my own rant, Don't use a twist on Type F connectors because the threads cut the braided shield off. And when on to say how carefully I strip in regard to not scoring the braid. I noticed you also being careful here. Myself [Following directions] I had bad luck turning the striper in both directions, however as to losing strands when fraying the shield back over the jacket, due to scoring. I found that quickly using my thumb and forefinger to reform the cable round again after cutting the cable with stripers, then press striper as you did and make 2 to 3 CW revolutions with striper solved the scoring problem and speed up the process also insertion into the connector was smoother.

[@Jaytraveler2]

Omg, why did he just nail my thoughts at the end of this video

[@Tim._..]

Inside the compression fitting there is an inner ring which has to go inside the cable,, inbetween the wires that you pulled back and the rest of the cable. So if you have difficulty sliding on the connector then you need to flare the cable with a coaxial flaring tool or a very small screw driver, being careful not to damage it. It may be easier to instead of peeling the wires over the outside, just cut them off, and slide the inner ring directly under the outer layer of the cable.

[@Nicholas_Chris]

The RG59 is best for RCA or component cable. You can also use it for an external FM antenna that has 75 Ohm output. As for digital TV it sucks, many channels especially on UHF band dissapears. RG6 cable (even the dual shield) is far superior than RG59. Even in analog days the RG6 had better picture than RG59

[@CommodoreFan64]

Yep, and at least from my experience when I replaced the junk cabling under my house from my fiber to the node, and copper coax cable to the home ISP(AtlanticBB), and reran my own higher quality RG6 from Lowe's(don't remember the brand as it's been several years), I've had better more stable speeds from them.

[@Nicholas_Chris]

@@user-dj8yo6nj1n No he just replaced the old coax cable which was RG59 with RG6. He gets both TV and internet on the same coax cable.

[@oldmech619]

I wish I had seen these videos when I installed my house tv cables back in 1980

[@breezlee59]

You may have wanted to emphasize more about making sure that all the braided shield tiny wires are tucked downward. It only takes one little strand touching the copper to make the cable useless. Thanks for a great demo!

[@AntennaMan]

I would hope that the average bear could see that I tucked the shielding downwards!

[@breezlee59]

@@AntennaMan I consider myself a smart person but, trust me, my first compression fitting was a train wreck :-)

[@Chann3lsurf3r825]

5:05 - 5:10 People after watching a cable crimping tutorial on TikTok😂🤣

[@jeffreychavey4161]

Great advice. thanks!

[@csautterson]

Nice video. Totally agree with doing a few practice runs first.

[@mikeca98]

Thank you. I need to upgrade and tidy up my OTA system.

[@charlessalard4636]

I always only caught 14 channels with any antenna I tried. Just bought new antenna. Yaggi type.same thing cheap cable.came with it.rg59. So I been seeing your videos about use rg6..I tried rg6 like you said..night and day caught44 channels now off and on.grear job not much fading out..keep up great work.thanks again.

[@FiscalRangersFlorida]

Warning: You must watch his entire videos for tips or lightning will strike your antenna. Just saying it is all good advice. And, thanks for the cheap tool link. I went to Ace hardware and a crimper and 10 compression fittings was $40. So be patient and cost prudent and order from his link. By the way, Ace sells RG6 Quad compression connectors that DO NOT include a threaded connection end, only a flat end and a hole for the conductor to stick through. And, understand the difference between "crimped" connectors and the tool for that, and "compression" connectors and the more expensive tool for that. So I ended up coming home from Ace with a crimp tool and compression connectors that have no threads. I had to return the compression connectors. I have no idea how they are used, so if you buy connectors, make sure the end is threaded if that is what you need. Antenna man should do a video walking through hardware store video sections and commenting about what is there vs what he recommends. Do it at Ace, Home Depot, Lowe's and Walmart!

[@1ronhall]

Awesome content for the home DIYer..... nice work!!

[@wesmckean1443]

I tried to bring an outside RG6 cable into the house through a nice bushing I bought at the home store. I could not get the connector to stay on or pick up a signal. finally got frustrated and just made a bigger hole. LOL. The connectors I bought off of Amazon are a pain to try and get on an RG6 cable. I definitely need more practice. How about a video to test the cable? maybe with a multimeter?

[@AntennaMan]

I have a video on this topic below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKnMdamur5hoe8U

[@dgoode2846]

Thank you Tyler, we'll appreciated.👍👍

[@wangofree]

Hilarious burn on people who don't pay attention to your instructions. 😊

[@rebelscum6356]

Awesome and thanks for the links!

[@5argetech56]

Fake news I want my money back. LMFAO..🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SeldonLien]

I was able to fix it. Thank you. Antenna man.

[@michelangelosworld4401]

Thank you Antenna man!

[@mlb6d9]

LOL - very informative, Thanks! Also, love the touch of cynicism! Hahahaha

[@thescreamingfish]

I know this is an old video, but I'd be interested in your thoughts on the screw-on connectors.

[@WingnutRS]

3:06 Be careful you didn’t scratch the center conductor. A scratch could cause issues with low band frequencies 0-100 which are used as return frequencies for ISP using Docsis protocol for internet.

[@kimchee94112]

Interesting, I've been scraping the center till its shiny and bright.

[@ryanwarren5427]

Video was a big help Thanks!

[@GHM-pk5vh]

Antenna Man!! You Rock!! I have followed you for a while and appreciate your knowledge and expertise! I have a question, my antenna is approximately 75 feet from my tv. If I use quad shield good quality R6 cable with a preamp, will that work with a Clearstream 2Max antenna or am I wasting my time because of the length of the cable? Thanks for your guru-like advice!! Greg Maxwell

[@CraigFogus]

I was told to not twist on the compression connector because it may cause issues with the braided jacket. It's almost impossible with quad shielded cable to not twist it in my experience. What I do is do a small twist back and forth while pushing. I'm not sure if it makes any difference though. Those quad shielded cables are not easy to do! Good video as always!

[@chrisgraham2904]

Would a dab of a dielectric grease on the outer jacket to the coaxial cable make the insertion of the RG6 QUAD a little easier?

[@txparticleman]

Informative AND absolutely hilarious!

[@Jack-gu7rr]

Thanks! Good info!

[@AK-ky3ou]

You are the antenna man!

[@JohnBaglioTeacher]

This was great. Thanks! So clear and straighforward.

[@stanleybest8833]

To REMOVE a cable end, screw the connector onto a mounted F female. Pry back the locking ring. Pull the cable out of the connector. Unscrew the connector from the f barrel on a device.

[@lesbsocal9107]

I live in a large condo complex and I'm able to scavenge good cable that the Spectrum installers leave strewn about. Spectrum helping a cord cutter, lol. ____________________ When I make cables w this method the connector housings do not have continuity w the shields. So I cheched a cable left behind by Spectrum, and same thing, no connection between connector housings at opposite ends of the cable when I check w ohmmeter. Is that right? DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!

[@SuperFredAZ]

Something is wrong. You will lose signal. I bought some cable that showed no continuity and through it out. I suspect it is the aluminium is oxidized and not making contact, don't use it unless the shield makes contact.

[@lesbsocal9107]

@@SuperFredAZ Right, not using. Will chop connectors off n use cable with my own connector s

[@yzmoto80]

GREAT JOB MY FRIEND !!! I’m laughing because you tell it like it is !!! I’ve been in the construction trade my entire working career (that would be over 35 years), and I can tell you this right now, when you have tried to show people how to do something and they come back and tell you “it didn’t work”....It’s ALWAYS FRUSTRATING, and you just want to scream at them “PAY ATTENTION MORON !!!!!! LOL. TWO THUMBS UP BUDDY !!!

[@1pcmedic]

Excellent video as always Tyler, you are a very good instructor. Do you recommend putting a 75ohm terminator load with a cable extension adapter on one end of the cable and testing it with a meter after the compression fittings are attached?

[@AntennaMan]

I'm sure it wouldn't hurt

[@mbforwood6926]

Great video....Can you please help. Comcast tells me I must run a new "home run" rg6 line from my basement splitter to a room just above into a wall outlet for a new Comcast router. Should I use dual, tri, or quad RG6 cable? Would like to future proof as much as possible. If quad...must I than use quad from wall outlet to router....or can I use regular rg6 already in place. Any and all advice will help....thank you!

[@williampalenik7306]

Very good information there Tyler

[@1decentguy]

Great job, very helpful information here. Thank you!!

[@jjj262]

Thanks !

[@bazlebreeze9938]

I once helped a cable crew string the main cable on poles. It was CRITICAL that the cable not get kinked. If a kink occurred, someone had to go back, cut and splice. I've always wondered how important it was to replace kinked, bent RG6-59.

[@HarveyWallbanger-ho2cq]

I love screw-on connectors

[@jmac6242]

Good Stuff! Thank You.

[@themessenjur7140]

Very Nice video, very detailed too. Thanks.

[@reynaldovalle1773]

🤗👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 GODBLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND EVERYONE. 🙏🙏🙏👍

[@scottedwards2618]

Thanks Tyler

[@neilurwin9670]

A Really Good Video All The Best.

[@flyingwithbrian3287]

Antenna man rocks! Dude please test some scanner antennas

[@turdferguson353]

Good job!! Good choice of fittings too!