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Satellite Dish Installation Manual (Ver. 1)
SA Electronics, Gilbert and LRC (see
recommends F56-324T connectors by the U
There are many approved manufactures of “F” connectors. Home2US
Section 9: Coaxial Cable and Connectors
The RG-6 cable should be of 60% or better braiding, copper clad and no longer
than 150 feet in length.
Figures 30 and 31).
Figure 30
Figure 31
These outdoor connectors have a ring and sealant that is used for weather
protection. We also recommend using a weather boot for additional protection.
In installing the connectors, strip the coaxial cable with a cable stripper (9/16“) to
expose the white dielectric. Then, strip the white dielectric to expose 5/16” of the
copper center conductor (see Figure 32). The outside of the center conductor
carries the signal, be very careful not to score or damage it.
Figure 32
Note: Make sure the center conductor is clean of all materials, and
that none of the braiding is touching it. If the braid or shielding
touches the center conductor, it can short out the LNB and attenuate
the signal.
Carefully slip the stripped cable into the connector. Again, make sure that only
the center conductor fits through the hole. Push the cable into the connector
until the white dielectric is level with the bottom of the nut. Crimp the connector
with a hex type RG-6 crimping tool.
5/16 “
¼"
Center Conductor
Jacket
Braid
Dielectric
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