How do I preare coxial cable for installing connectors?

Answer 1

Hmm.... Assuming you have the right tools already.

It also varies depends on the connector you use.

I would do is carefully strip off the outter jacket of the coax for about 3/4 or an inch or so. Don't cut deep at all, just enough to strip off the jacket but not cutting into the braid shielding.

Remove the jacket, it will expose the braided shielding on of the
cable.

Gentlely roll up the braide shielding and expose the dielectric of the core.

With the striper or cutting, carefully slice 1/2 inch of the dielectric. Watch out and don't cut the center conductor. If you do it right, you will have the center conductor exposed.

That good enough for me.

Hope it helps!

Answer 2

It depends on what kind of connectors you want to put on. Some are hard to mount and require special tools, others are easy. BNC and phono plugs are the hardest to do, but the RF connectors used for antenna and cable signals are easy. These are called "type F" connectors and you can get them at Radio Shack or other electronics store. They are made in screw-on variety that are easy to install and work well. Good instructions come with the parts.

Answer 3

"carefully" cut around the plastic outer coating, and through the metal and foam. You have to be careful not to cut to far, then you just rotate the scissors or knife around the wire holding steady pressure. Once you've gone all the way around, carefully pull. The outer covering and foam should come off. You next find fine strands of wire and in the center the coppy wire. Carefully trim off the fine wire strands and remove any additonal foam insulation. Thats it.

Answer 4

Ah, the joys of small finger cuts and burns, and still nicking the center conductor!

The first two answers are good. Here's a much longer tutorial with pictures.

http://www.eham.net/articles/5071