Best Compression/RG-6 combination for 2450 MHZ IF

[integrator]

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I'm currently developing VSAT IF bypass cables (RX and TX) for a special purpose application. This cable is about 2 meters long, and must reliably operate outdoors in all conceivable weather. Tech details include: 75-ohm, IF, less than 1-watt, Male BNC on one end, Male F on the other. Both connectors should have it's own center pin (not the coax center conductor), and I'd rather it not be hollow/sharp at the end of said pin. (unless someone here can tell me why I see such center pins abounding)

I built a couple that work for "proof of concept", but need to refine, and implement it for about 300 terminals. I'm partial to TnB compression for connectors, and Belden/Times for copper. The VSAT in question employs Times LMR-240, standard Ku PLL LNBs (NRJ series) Xicom 25W SSPA, and iDirect remotes.

I'm on week three of my search, and have had little luck; too many sites, too many posts, too many salespersons. (and of course, an "obviously quirky" application). Just trying to find the best overall “fit”; Z vs Connectors vs Copper.

[MikeInAlaska]

(NOTE: I am sorry I realize this is a vendor forum now, if my post is inappropriate, please delete it.)

Why the requirement for not-sharp center pins?

I have heard from video engineers that these products are the cats meow:

Belden SDI cable (Like Belden1694A for non-plenum use) in RG6.
(or 1505A in RG59, or 7731 in RG11)
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/pages/...s/1694tech.htm

Canare 3 part crimped F and BNC connectors:
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/pages/...anarefconn.pdf
Canare Corp.: BNC Crimp Plugs: 75 ohm BNC Crimp Plug(BCP-C Series)
Canare Corp.: F Crimp Plugs: 75 ohm F Crimp Plug(FP-C Series)

I ordered all mine, and the $$$$ tooling for it all from Multimedia Services, CD & Video Duplication & Replication, & Certified Cables | HAVE Inc.

Not sure about your environmental concerns (or really anything else besides the fact that these are nice 75 ohm gear with low insertion loss and good characteristics )

I hear some people are using cheap Paladin tools to work these.

I did my entire house in this Belden cable and these Canare connectors. I also use the RG59 for short cables and interconnects. These connectors are a pleasure just to hold and look at (geeking out here).

They also have stranded center conductor equivalents for super flex cables.

[integrator]

I thought this was an area to get help from Sadoun. That explains why no one (except you) posted a reply.

I'm trying to get the best cable/connector match. I have ideas on both, but do not know which of each work best together... outside.

Not-sharp center conductor: I'm convinced these center pins score and otherwise damage the female connector it connects to.

Compression Connectors: Don't want crimp; not convinced it's the best for outdoor application... yet.

Environmental concerns: These are outdoor cables. The terminals are at every conceivable altitude and climate center. The cable must be able to perform at these extremes without failure.

Thanks for the reply.

[MikeInAlaska]

any luck since?

[Sadoun]

Hi,

You could probably buy the cables and connectors and make the jumper cables yourself. Cheaper than sourcing it since this is a small quantity.