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Introduction
This manual will explain the preparation of RG-6, flooded or RG-6 Dual or Quad Shield, 75 ohm coaxial
cable and the installation of compression connectors using the RG-6 Coaxial Cable Prep Tools supplied by
DX Engineering. These tools were specifically selected to make the task of preparing RG-6 coaxial cable
easy, fast and safer then older methods. The RG-6 Coaxial Cable Prep Tool Kit includes:
1
- Custom Made Case
with custom pre-cut High Density Foam
1 -
CNL-911
Cable Cutter
1 -
DXE-SNS-CT1
Compression F Connector Tool
1 -
DXE-CPT-659
F6 Coax Prep Tool w/Spare Blade
1 -
DXE-CIT-1
F Connector Tightening Tool
1-
DXE-EX6XL-25
1 package of 25 Compression Type F Conne
ctors
General Information
The
DXE-UT-KITF DX Engineering RG-6 Coaxial Cable Preparation Tool Kit
provides all the tools
you need in one convenient custom made case to prepare RG-6 coaxial cable using compression type F
connectors. These tools will also work with most popular compression connectors other than described here.
DX Engineering offers two types of RG-6 coaxial cable:
DXE-F-1000
sold in a 1000 spool or
DXE-F6-CTL
sold by the foot is a high quality 75 ohm
‘flooded’
coaxial cable ideal for amateur radio receive systems. Flooded-style feedlines have the distinct advantage of
automatically sealing small incidental cuts or lacerations on the jacket. Flooding also prevents shield
contamination and allows the coaxial cable to be direct-buried. This low-loss cable features dual shields and
an 85% velocity factor. The waterproof polyethylene jacket is perfectly suited for direct bury, in conduit or
above ground applications.
DXE-RG6UQ-1000
sold in a 1000 foot spool or
DXE-RG6UQ-CTL sold by the foot.
DX Engineering
RG-6UQ 75-ohm Quad-Shield Coaxial Cable reduces losses and provides greater protection against
electromagnetic interference. RG-6UQ cable is ideal for many applications, such as active or passive HF
Amateur Radio and SWL receive antenna arrays and systems, LW and MW magnetic loop antennas,
Beverage antennas, over-the-air TV, AM and FM broadcast reception, CATV systems, video distribution and
satellite radio installations like Sirius/XM. RG-6UQ - RG-6 quad shield cable has gas-injected polyethylene
foam dielectric for the lowest loss and maximum moisture resistance. With an 18 AWG copper-clad steel
center conductor it is extremely strong and durable. Two foil shields plus two high-density aluminum braids
provide ultimate four-layer RF shielding and the UV protected black jacket is made with a tough, but very
flexible, PVC. The nominal impedance of RG-6UQ cable is 75 ohms, and it has a nominal Velocity Factor of
82%.
DXE-EX6XL-25 (25 per package) Compression
Coaxial Connectors are
environmentally sealed CATV F-Type coax connectors built and designed for harsh
environments. They have a unique 360 degree radial compression system that offers the
signal leakage protection required for high performance receive systems.
Dielectric Grease is recommended to be used on F6 Connectors exposed to the outside
environment.
