Replacing Antenna SMA Connectors (multirotor FPV)

[@TDHobbies]

Time after time I go looking on KZbin for help with things. Today I am looking for options on how to repair some broken SMA connectors, or just to reinforce them, and JC’s video pops up. This kid was so smart and helpful in the R/C, FPV community… it just breaks my heart knowing we lost such a great kid and a fellow motorcyclist. I hope his channel stays up.

[@MookMan]

Yet another video of JC's that helped me get back in the air flying FPV, thanks man. All my best to his family, he's missed in this hobby.

[@anfrae25]

Amazing. This man is still teaching me about the hobby. You are truly missed. Rest in power!

[@docfpv9569]

It so sad that J C Not here anymore 😢 but he's still a legend in FPV STILL IN 2021

[@MnM_FPV]

I keep coming back to double check a few things here and there, RIP Legend!

[@AHMADIZHARBINSAHAMIN]

is he dead bro?

[@JerryEricsson]

Thanks a million, I purchased the sleeve crimping tool, that was a waste, I have repaired my little antenna lead many times using the tool, of late I decided that I needed to solder that center pin, that fixed some problems but still the ends pull off if not treated with kid gloves and I haven't owned a pair of them since my Army days in the early 70's. I have another pack of ends coming, in the next set, I will follow your instructions and see if my little radios will run right with the good method of repair.

[@amirrayyan5151]

Im doing my final year project, Im having a tad problem with the SMA connector, your video helps a lot, thank you so much!

[@stevebarrett_WF3E]

The instructional videos are fantastic. They have content for noobs as well as long time to this hobby. Thank you.

[@kikoc7031]

thanks

[@3xplosiv0]

took me SO LONG to find a tutorial on how to solder one of these!! thank you. I'm using it as headphone connectors (trust me, not as crazy as it sounds) and I could not for the life of me figure out how I was supposed to solder my wires to the male connector

[@SuperGamer133]

This is just the tutorial I needed thanks RIP my dude

[@mikeyjames1000]

2021 and still helping ❤ Rest easy friend❤

[@pusnirizda5481]

It's a best video about antenna soldering i can found. Thank you!

[@raptr49]

Thanks for this video. You are the Man. Although I do FPV, your video helped me replace a broken SMA connector on a Slim Jim ham radio antenna without having to buy the expensive stripper and crimper.

[@stevecurtis1088]

Dude you rock. This is exactly what I needed. Just shortened my antenna cable nicely.

[@christopherdcorran]

I never heard before of soldering the shield to the sma. Magnificent labour saver and re-doable too! Great.

[@MrShwaggins]

a dab of flux would work wonders for soldering the ground shield wire to the connector. Also, maybe snip a piece of solder into the pin and head it up versus trying to get a drop into a tiny opening.

[@robertowembley3454]

Ahh this is the exact info I needed thanks for the video. R.I.P.

[@nolanoliver4710]

Keep these videos up man! I have already learned so much from you! Good job brother.

[@magnusoliver6086]

instablaster...

[@sethlavinder]

Good thing that’s Teflon coax/connectors or you would totally turn your coax into a molten blob! You aren’t going to use this method on RG-174 , I understand the desire to reuse connectors but I’m also fairly sure these were never meant to be installed twice. Good luck! I will try this with some RG-316 see what I get

[@legallimitoutdoors9917]

I just learned so much from your video thank you very much. How do you determine on the length for gmrs and or ham radios and can you use the 771 from gmrs radio 2 a ham radio and share the same antenna with open frequency. And just switch from gmrs two ham radio without changing antennas. Thank you very much for the great show Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you

[@TulgaD5]

Is it also possible to use the existing sat-comnectors and adaptors F connector to SMA? Or will I have a weak connection by doing so?

[@bigendertroll]

What type of koax do you use?

[@-_-_-....]

Dude, you definately need another solder tip for these jobs, that little point tip will only be efficient for little solder pads... take a bit wider one (flathead screwdriver style) will distribute the heat very well. As i saw you using the tip on the bigger part of the tip...

[@KwadSquadFPV]

Thanks, Just in time because I ordered all the materials to try to make my own.

[@bretthawton]

Incredibly helpful video. Thank you for posting it!

[@OuSaechao-l9i]

Do you know where I can buy W.FL ipex to RP-SMA as Its smaller than U.FL

[@daviddyessii1126]

I enjoyed this instructional video!! How many watts will this cable handle?

[@facelessvaper]

Very interesting, I wish to solder a micro version of this coaxial wire (xbox series XS controller) and using that gauge you have would be easier. Are antenna, gauge specific? EDIT scrap that; Any thicker and it wouldn't have the correct SMA size

[@JT-jy2sy]

i always wanted to do this. Great video. Just a question the right angle bulkhead, if you do not solder the inner core signal wire to the pin is there a possibility in a crash or even just bending the rg cable inner core wire get push inside and contacting the outer wall. Have you seen this happen before?

[@Zeddy8365nkl]

Hi is this waterproof / can I put these cables on an antenna that's outdoors?

[@dwayneh8872]

Have you tried copper coaxial cable for antennas?

[@mai_bai1800]

I don't have a connector, can I use a longer cable?

[@danlatu209]

tuck a linear antenna in the chassis or run it along the arm with heat shrink and never break another antenna.

[@finnthedog5321]

Hi, Is it necessary to always solder the wire shields to the connector?

[@giovanni4151]

yes it should

[@oakenshieldspam1154]

Is it possible to connect it to an arduino uno? if so, where do I have to plug it in?

[@mickgatz214]

my sma connector is 'female' (or should i say, my radio has the pin) can you do this the same way??? your advice on this (or video) would be much appreciated. Cheers!

[@mickgatz214]

@Yinka in Brasil Sorry, did not realise. :(

[@KevJC79]

what gauge wire can be used with SMA?

[@chrisnocker3437]

Thanks for more great info JC.

[@1bertoncelj]

omg that was so genious! thank you so much for making this video!

[@mikepeterson4051]

RIP :/ Perfect video as always.

[@beaugagne1]

Sorry to hear (based on the comments) that this person is no longer with us, but for those of you watching this video in 2024, please, please, PLEASE use flux when soldering. Flux-core solder is not a replacement for proper flux application. That giant glob of solder is a big ugly cold solder joint, which won't be nearly as strong, nor as electrically sound as it would be if flux was applied and 1/4 of the amount of solder was used.

[@jean-pierregoussard8271]

you my friend have just earned another subscriber :D

[@frenky-tan]

Where is instruction for sma male connector installation?

[@glaura1581]

Thanks for a wonderful detailed video, certainly it is helpful for me. In addition, As the B-model SMB, although the connection speed is faster than A, sales is not as follows. and i think elecbee connectors from CHIna can be believable.

[@mohdshareef62]

I lost the pin can we get it online pls guide

[@DroneMesh]

Subscribed, Keep up the good work.

[@ProjectBlueFalcon]

Thanks! Glad to have you.

[@DroneMesh]

BTW i would be very interested to try out your best antennas. I konw that your antennas are beta version but I would be more than happy to buy a pair.

[@GiangPham-xy8ge]

It's very useful. Thank you so much.

[@eggyfpv185]

I only have one thing to tell you...... THANK YOU!! :-)

[@ProjectBlueFalcon]

Any time bud. Thank you.

[@Zarabozo]

I was really waiting for the RP SMA instructions... but those never came. :-(

[@utagoalie]

Rest in peace brother.

[@tommysmith2908]

Great vid JC.

[@j.netixx6931]

Do you sell those antennas? If so, how can i purchase a few?

[@villadseskesen]

He is dead

[@robertmulligan6014]

Very informative and well done..... thanks!

[@AceWerewolf]

i was wondering what cable has to be used. i was thinking on using a coaxial cable and putting this connectors. does has to be a special cable for the antennas frequencies? i want to make a long cable from a yagi to a huawei b310 router

[@giovanni4151]

i think it's a must to solder it

[@gplusgplus2286]

So that fallower that crimps is useless which also makes the $40 tool I bought useless as well.

[@ashleyarundel3134]

Nice one PBF!

[@npgatech7]

In order to solder, the substrate (connector in this case) has to be brought upto temperature. Your solder joints are cold.

[@frostironfitness3173]

Not true. By definition a cold solder joint is one that is not melted completely, which may cause cracking or failure in the future. Just because he heated the cable more than the connector does not mean the joint is cold. Is it perfect technique? No. Will it fail in flight? No. Why? Enough solder is bound, and has melted completely. It's not perfect, but it's also not a cold joint. Only replying to you because the creator died in a motorcycle crash a little over four years ago. So he cannot defend himself.

[@super66craig]

Exactly, even in death he has created a legacy of great training for us radio enthusiasts. Rest in peace old friend. Your sorely missed.

[@r_v_t]

I like to idea of soldering. Safe's some $$ from buying the equipment to shrink the sleeve on the connector..

[@satviksharma3722]

This was great!! Thank you.

[@jamble7k]

very helpful video thanks! aliexpress have these connectors for $2.70 / 5 btw

[@chrisnocker3437]

jamble7k put a link mate, then the rest of us don't have to go hunting for it 😉

[@cjtaylor5917]

Nice video. Thank you for doing it.

[@sptrader6316]

Great instructional video.

[@droneboss1186]

Good stuff, as usual!

[@electronicinstaller913]

Thnx man you are the best

[@KennyTrussell]

Very well done. Thanks.

[@athenovae]

Thanks for the video :))

[@locotico71]

Great video

[@FireDFPV]

What could I say? Thank you!!!

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

what ever it pushing down on it suppose to be solder js

[@Shahinislam1996]

i want to bay connector

[@godsun358]

Good job great vid

[@houstooon]

R.I.P. JC..

[@damiansetunge8463]

Still learning from you bro RIP

[@kchoudri]

I did put the heat shrink,, but it did not make my LIFE easy in any sense... i still struggle financially 🤔

[@chrisowens7470]

Sorry to say but JC , is not gonna be able to comment, he has moved on , RIP. Blue falcon, we all miss him.

[@CambodiaWonder]

Thank for sharing, I got it.

[@garypowell4565]

Nice job.

[@metrahim6478]

Rest in peace

[@flyingskull]

RIP JC

[@arlo.lyn.n]

8:15

[@65TASSO]

super...merci à toi

[@maysammirzakhalili4862]

Thank you 💖🌈🌠.

[@nishant7ng]

thank you

[@jasontwynn7356]

It's a good video,just need to keep hands out of the Way.

[@Koestel-FPV]

Nice

[@Beng177]

"Now take your heat shrink that you placed on earlier" FUUCK!!

[@daroll052]

nice

[@int16_t]

I dont want to talk about poralize, what is a sma, your previous video, How did you buy it and etc... its all bullshits. i just want to talk about how to solder female sma.. thats all.

[@PaddleDogC5]

RIP

[@TDHobbies]

Time after time I go looking on KZbin for help with things. Today I am looking for options on how to repair some broken SMA connectors, or just to reinforce them, and JC’s video pops up. This kid was so smart and helpful in the R/C, FPV community… it just breaks my heart knowing we lost such a great kid and a fellow motorcyclist. I hope his channel stays up.

[@beartrap9367]

omg what happened

[@TDHobbies]

JC crashed his motorcycle on June 29th and died from his injuries. www.thestate.com/news/local/article159041614.html Very sad.

[@beartrap9367]

Tony Fall2Fast omg rip

[@finnthedog5321]

Hi, Is it necessary to always solder the wire shields to the connector?

[@slothFPV]

yep