When installing coaxial cable between a radio transmitter and its antenna What precautions should be taken?
When installing coaxial cable, secure the cables firmly along their entire length at intervals of approximately 2 feet. To assure optimum operation, coaxial cables should not be routed or tied to other wire bundles. When bending coaxial cable, be sure that the bend is at least 10 times the size of the cable diameter.
Is it OK to bend coaxial cable?
Coaxial cables shall not be bent below the minimum recommended inside bend radius (6 diameters for flexible, 2 diameters for semi-rigid and rigid).
What is an F-type coaxial cable?
The F connector (also F-type connector) is a coaxial RF connector commonly used for “over the air” terrestrial television, cable television and universally for satellite television and cable modems, usually with RG-6/U cable or with RG-59/U cable. It is now specified in IEC 60169 Radio-frequency connectors, part 24.
Which is the best way to install RF coax cable?
In view of the fact that RF connectors are not fully waterproof, it is wise to cover the whole connection with self amalgamating tape. In this way the connector will be protected from the elements. By correctly installing a RF coax cable it can provide many years of satisfactory service.
What kind of coaxial cable does Amphenol RF use?
Amphenol RF offers a broad range of connectors designed to terminate to many commercially available coaxial cable types. The following cable guide lists standard flexible, Low Loss, semi-rigid and conformable, micro-coaxial, and corrugated cable as well as associated product links.
What are the dimensions of a coaxial cable?
It has a solid center core (1×0.31mm) and a double braid shield with a PVC Jacket. The outer diameter is 3.55mm. BT3002 coaxial cable is commonly used for interconnection of data or telecommunication equipment with 75ohm connector like SMB RF connector, 1.0/2.3 RF connector, and 1.6/5.6 RF connector.
How to maintain the performance of coax cable?
As the performance reduction often occurs slowly, it may pass unnoticed until it has reduced to a point where it may not be usable. By adopting a few simple precautions, the performance of the RF coaxial cable installation can be preserved and a much slower rate of degradation seen.
