I've got some coaxial cable, and I'd like to put F type connectors on the end so I can use the cable to connect my TV to the Cable box. How do I put ends on the cable?
Wiring – How to terminate coaxial cable in a crimp on F type connector
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Have you thought about trying to achieve the same result without running wires? Assuming you're using a cable (or satellite) box of some kind (and your TV doesn't have a built-in cable card), you could use something like this:
That would give you a standard RCA connection from your satellite/cable box to your TV. There are other options for other connection types; e.g. this one for HDMI (although it gets spendy).
Failing that, how about just using a quarter-round cable cover around the edge of the room?
The amplifier appears to have Belling-Lee connectors (Wikipedia) while the cables look like they have "F" connectors (Wikipedia). Assuming you are in Europe, you should be able to find adapters. If you are in the USA, BL adapters are hard to find but I've gotten them from Radio Shack in the past.
Also called PAL or European to F Adapter
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Best Answer
The first step is to cut the cable to length. You can use any tool capable of cutting the cable, personally I reach for my trusty lineman pliers.
Once you cut the cable, it will look something like this
Now that the cable is the proper length, you'll have to strip the insulation off. Again, you can use any tool capable of stripping the insulation without damaging the inner cable. Personally, I use a tool specifically designed for the job.
With this tool, you simply
When you're done, you'll have a perfectly stripped cable.
Next you'll carefully bend the braiding back over the insulation (this step may vary, depending on the connector being used. Consult the documentation with the connector).
In this case, I'll be using a crimp on connector like this (twist on connectors are also available).
Push the stripped cable end up into the connector.
Make sure you push the cable in far enough, so the inner insulation starts to peek through the hole inside the connector.
Finally, using a crimping tool.
Place the cable end into the crimping tool, and squeeze the handle.
Note:
Twist-on F type connectors are available, in which case you'll not need the crimping tool. However, I've had poor results with the twist-on variety, and much prefer the crimp connectors.