Bill, N4AR taught me how to do this and I have been doing this "unconventional method" ever since. Using silver plated PL259s makes this system a breeze. I only use Amphenol 83-1SP connectors. The connector body is silver and the shell is nickel. You can get them fromDX Engineering....
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...