OTA Cabling: RG-6, RG-59, RG-11, Twin-Lead, Crimping, Other Tips - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

Jase88 · 2012-02-13, 02:53 AM

prodigy28, a coax-powered preamp won't power up if the outside of the connector fails to make good contact with the coax braid. Without power, the pre-amp passes very little signal--effectively becoming a strong signal attenuator.

Make sure that you're using the proper connectors for the cable size, and that you're preparing the cable with a proper prep tool for that cable size.

For example, you cannot use an RG-59 connector on RG-6. Connectors normally fit snug, but if you cannot get it to fit properly even when forcing it, chances are there is a connector and cable size mismatch.

2012-02-13, 02:53 AM	#10
Jase88 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kitchener, ON Posts: 4,109	prodigy28, a coax-powered preamp won't power up if the outside of the connector fails to make good contact with the coax braid. Without power, the pre-amp passes very little signal--effectively becoming a strong signal attenuator. Make sure that you're using the proper connectors for the cable size, and that you're preparing the cable with a proper prep tool for that cable size. For example, you cannot use an RG-59 connector on RG-6. Connectors normally fit snug, but if you cannot get it to fit properly even when forcing it, chances are there is a connector and cable size mismatch. __________________ DMX 68' tower, HyGain HAM 5 rotator, Antennas Direct 91-XG & C5, Channel Master 7777 preamp, Siemens surge protection

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