Install the fully assembled PL259 onto the center conductor and over the 88 tape. The back of the PL259 body should rest on the fanned out shield. Solder the center conductor. Fan out the shield and cut it to 1/4" long and fold over the back of the PL259. Solder the shield all t...
When connecting the cable to the antenna, use a PL259 (or N connector) and ensure a secure fit. Seal the connection with self-amalgamating tape to prevent water ingress. Place the self-fusing tape at the top of the thread so that it completely covers both the thread and the cable connec...
Step 10: Attach whatever connector is necessary to the other end of the coax cable. This may be a chinch type plug or a BNC or a PL-259 or whatever your monitor requires. The first one, in a video context, is a joke because it is never impedance matched to anything, which, because...
A coaxial cable (coax) brings TV and internet signals into homes and other buildings. These cables need connectors on the end to hook up to appliances like TVs and transmit signal. If you have a coax cable without a connector, installing your own is a simple task. Strip the wire and exp...