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Installation, Support, and Maintenance Guide 35
Evolution X7 Satellite Router
Coax Cable Preparation
3. Remove any foil in the braid as shown in Figure D-2 .
Figure D-2. Cutting Technique for Removing Foil in the Braid
4. Fold the braid back over the jacket and trim the braid to the length as defined under
Length C in Table D-1 on page 34 and shown in Figure D-3 .
Figure D-3. Folding the Braid
5. Flare the inner, outer braids and the outer foil shield only. Do not flare the inner foil
shield (last foil around dielectric).
6. (If using a coax stripper, skip this step.) Being careful not to cut into the copper of the
center conductor, remove the foil and cut the dielectric to the length shown under
Length B in Table D-1 on page 34 . Remove any dielectric residue.
7. If the conductive foil is burred, then smooth out the burr so that the edge (area where the
dielectric material was removed) is smooth and provides a lead-in for the connector
mandrel.
RG-11 13/32 (10.3) 3/32 (2.4) 13/32 (10.3)
Table D-1. Coax Trim Dimensions