Steps to putting an F connector on RG-6U cable. HD video and RF requires good connections. I group HD video and RF into the same category because the high bit rate of MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 is affected just like RF frequencies in wires. High frequencies tend to conduct on the outer edges of the conductors just like RF does in waveguide. If your outer edge is dirty with corrosion or poorly crimped connectors, you’ll get errors in the bitstream that show up as blocking, pixellating or even weak signal indications. I’d avoid the cheap screw on connectors and use the crimp type or compression type of fittings. These require a tool, which is usually pretty inexpensive and is handy to have in your tool kit. Strippers are optional, as I usually use my pocket knife as I did in this video. I never sharpen the blade, and it’s pretty dull. It will cut the insulation, but not the wires or my fingers. If you nick the inner conductor, clip it and start over. The “skin” of the wires must remain smooth. Avoid sharp bends, and keep those connectors dry! A lot of people will use standard electrical tape to seal the connections outside. This only works a few months, then it allows water in which, ruins your nice clean connections. Use a special rubberized sealing tape you can buy from most hardware stores to protect the connections.
Post time: Jul-08-2017