I actually just fixed my aerial after 5 years of using a portable one due to my main aerial being broken. I finally decided to get it fixed. After watching your video I finally repaired it. Thanks a lot.
This has saved my day. I had a new Smart TV fitted quite a few years ago and after a while I had to start 'bandaging' the coaxial plug so it would connect. I also ended up using blu tac. It finally gave up yesterday and I could no longer bandage it in any way. Little did I know, having watched this video that whoever did it in the first place hadn't done it properly. The inner filament and been broken and the outer casing didn't go through the gripper - therefore no grip. Also the filament had been crimped or 'stayed' into place via small outer silver part and was stuck. I used a very small (almost pin) nail and hammered the filament out which also had the effect of straightening the crimp whereby I could feed through the new filament which I obtained by instructions on this video. I had gone on the computer to look for aerial contractors (which I was dreading) and fell upon this video instead. Thank you so much.
Best video yet showing the proper way and the best way.I m in a weak signal area and I ve made up my coax plugs completely wrong. I ve lost loads of channels. Now I know why. Now where's my soldering iron ?
I ended up here by accident but I watched the whole video! I feel like I've learnt so much about TV cables haha! Can't wait to impress everyone when someone's cable end breaks and I can fix it and show off
I've done it! Thank you so much Vince! My telly wasn't working for several weeks and the words "Bad signal" appeared on the screen. I'm so glad I had a go at fixing it myself - with your help of course. Thank you once more. Terry
Hi, I'd just like to thank you for such an excellent video. I've had trouble with my inside aerials in my current property for the last two years, the main aerial is already fixed. Having looked up helpful videos I found this one. Learning all about copper cables helped me find two good quality cables and a connector that I'd bought a while ago. I've just used them both and my old aerial with a booster on my tv and it's fixed a treat!! Smashing job, thanks very much!!
they have f type connector with a male rf adaptor screwed into it more expensive as 2 components though. Ive been fitting coax plugs for 30 yrs never soldered one yet.
Well done explaining the cable types, I had been to a repair job where an arial was installed with RG59, and the TV struggled with the picture - replaced with PF100 and clear picture since. Great vid Vince!
Very good video. Straight to the point, explained why everything was being done, no messing around (except the cameraman, who needs to go to Specsavers!) Well done!
Thank you Vince for the comprehensive presentation. Learned quite a bit about the cable installations. Please could you tell me the reasons why is my TV pixelating? TV to the wall socket is fine in other areas, but in one room the picture gets pixelated. Just an observation: Place the camera on Tripod and use a macro lens. Bothe could improve presentation imagery immensely. Thumbs up and subscribed.
Thank you. I have just sorted it out. The first time I did it without following this vid, it didnt work. From this, I realised I shorted the cable. Thanks again I can now watch the chase lol
Brilliant mate thank you i only used a basic understanding of the ariel set up from this but you have educated me enough to understand the basics top drawer
The ones I always get have an annoying tiny screw which never does up properly. I've never them advertised as having the screw or not so how do I choose a screwless?
Well due to skinning effect, high frequency signal travels along the outer surface of the cable so cladding inexpensive but strong steel with copper doesn't actually impact the ability to carry the signal by much. Of course, purists will always say all copper is better but there is a reason why they clad, the core does not carry the signal.
True for a simple aerial cable that does not carry anything else just the signal, but not the case with satellite dishes, where power to feed the LNB also travels on the same cable, and voltage drops too fast with cladded cable (probably still no problem though if the cable isnt too long, and there is only a single LNB used)
My signal is bad so after some research I'll buy 15m of WF100/PF100/CT100/NX100 and follow your instructions. Only thing I was wondering is if you found having gold plated connecters gave a better result than the standard silver looking ones?
Not sure if anyone can help with this but I completely understand how to put together and properly solder a male coaxial connector together. The problem I have is how do I do this with a female connector? Obviously you don't want solder going down the centre pin of a female connector because that needs to be open for the male to connect to it and you don't want the centre copper to come far into the pin at all because it would just get in the way. So how do you solder one of these?
The copper mesh/braid is part of the circuit. You dont have to solder it at all, but instead, simply swirl the braid at end of black sheathing round and round but keep it neat and none must touch the inner core, so allow a tiny bit more of the white dielectric as a spacer Do put more than one mild kink in the core to eliminate wiggling along the barrel. A slight ripple bend along it. Do not nip the claw, its self tightening but dont over tighten. This is as good as soldering, trust me, I've been doing it nearly 40 years every day.
Hi mate great video and tutorial :-) can I ask a question? We're transfering now to a new flat but apparently the landlords landlord doesn't have any idea if there's a tv signal there. But I saw a wall connection to the cable, is there any way that I can test if that's working? Without me bringing my tv? Thanks in advance and I would definitely buy those wf100 cable for sure. Cheers 👍
Sorry Vince, but that that's not the way to deal with the outer braid. It should always be taken through the cable grip and then fanned out so it's clamped between grip and inner pin insulator when done up. If it doesn't fit through then use a plug designed for the cable size you're using. Point of information: The size of the inner core has no effect on the cable loss - its size is determined by the outer diameter of the inner insulation and the ratio determines the cable impedance, 75 ohm in the case of TV RF cabling.
My Mate VINCE plz help i have a multi color plug ( yelow red wight ) i accidentally broke the yellow one and a part of it is stuck on the tv i don't what to do please help me
Good video.... will this help if we have sky in one room and extension from aerial into second room? It's not too far or what else if the there's no aerial in second room... we got a signal receiver
Hello, crazy question? WHY, doesn't the frontier service REPLACE, old cables upon have a new services? I have to look up,,after told my mother what to do. So I am looking. Apparently you have the right information. So explain why?they would not properly installed new COAXIAL CABLES. ( personal be like going 2 a auto repair service for my wire harness the power and splice my wires). Hey duck tape??? Apparently , YOUR VIEDO, VERY INFORMATIVE. I AM MORE EDUCATION. BLESS YOU.
hi Vince if i want to change coaxial plugs will the f type cable be all right to use again. I just made a f type cable i just want to know if it is ok to use again can you use a female plug for a male plug thanks
This has been done wrong way. The clamp and the feral should be threaded on to the cable first and then the braid should be folded back over the ferule (untwisted) so the it is between the ferule and the plug outer. This ensures a proper contact of the braid to the outer.
I have a TV with coaxial connector in the living room and an Xbox connected to a TV in a room next door. When I turn my Xbox on in the other room I loose signal for some TV channels on the main TV in the other room. I've had this setup for 4 years and it's just started doing this. I've tried changing and redoing the coaxial connection but now have nothing. Any advice?
Sara Thomas. Really helpful. I'm 80 and not great at technical stuff. This was very clearly explained and demonstrated. Thanks.
I actually just fixed my aerial after 5 years of using a portable one due to my main aerial being broken. I finally decided to get it fixed. After watching your video I finally repaired it. Thanks a lot.
This has saved my day. I had a new Smart TV fitted quite a few years ago and after a while I had to start 'bandaging' the coaxial plug so it would connect. I also ended up using blu tac. It finally gave up yesterday and I could no longer bandage it in any way. Little did I know, having watched this video that whoever did it in the first place hadn't done it properly. The inner filament and been broken and the outer casing didn't go through the gripper - therefore no grip. Also the filament had been crimped or 'stayed' into place via small outer silver part and was stuck. I used a very small (almost pin) nail and hammered the filament out which also had the effect of straightening the crimp whereby I could feed through the new filament which I obtained by instructions on this video. I had gone on the computer to look for aerial contractors (which I was dreading) and fell upon this video instead. Thank you so much.
Thanks Vince ,I now know how to do at 66 years old and no man about , brilliant tutorial , done and it works, thanks so much 😊
Best video yet showing the proper way and the best way.I m in a weak signal area and I ve made up my coax plugs completely wrong. I ve lost loads of channels. Now I know why. Now where's my soldering iron ?
I ended up here by accident but I watched the whole video! I feel like I've learnt so much about TV cables haha! Can't wait to impress everyone when someone's cable end breaks and I can fix it and show off
U can impress me anytime jade
I've done it! Thank you so much Vince! My telly wasn't working for several weeks and the words "Bad signal" appeared on the screen. I'm so glad I had a go at fixing it myself - with your help of course. Thank you once more. Terry
Love people who make videos that saves people money. .
Hi, I'd just like to thank you for such an excellent video. I've had trouble with my inside aerials in my current property for the last two years, the main aerial is already fixed. Having looked up helpful videos I found this one. Learning all about copper cables helped me find two good quality cables and a connector that I'd bought a while ago. I've just used them both and my old aerial with a booster on my tv and it's fixed a treat!! Smashing job, thanks very much!!
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Great Video. I am amazed no one has designed an easier method or a new style plug to fit on Coax leads.
they have f type connector with a male rf adaptor screwed into it more expensive as 2 components though. Ive been fitting coax plugs for 30 yrs never soldered one yet.
I found this really helpful. You explained everything so well. Good to learn about the best wire to use.
I watch your videos all the time, and seriously thank you.
Well done explaining the cable types, I had been to a repair job where an arial was installed with RG59, and the TV struggled with the picture - replaced with PF100 and clear picture since. Great vid Vince!
Thanks Joseph. I appreciate the comment.
All the best Vince
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What a great video. Simple job but Vince explain how to do the job like a professional (one who cared!)
Thank you young man. Your video camera just begs for more light to focus faster 👍
Very good video. Straight to the point, explained why everything was being done, no messing around (except the cameraman, who needs to go to Specsavers!)
Well done!
Whoopee just sorted our aerial out following these easy step by step instructions...thank you.
Thank you Vince for the comprehensive presentation. Learned quite a bit about the cable installations. Please could you tell me the reasons why is my TV pixelating?
TV to the wall socket is fine in other areas, but in one room the picture gets pixelated.
Just an observation: Place the camera on Tripod and use a macro lens. Bothe could improve presentation imagery immensely. Thumbs up and subscribed.
Good video - straightforward step by step commentary and visuals - Coax for Dummies. Recommend
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Great instruction. Thank you for the time and effort you took to make this video and share it with us. Greetings from Croatia.
Nicely done and well explained. Thank you.
The best comprehensive and concise videos I have seen in awhile 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for your help had problems with my arel but not anymore thanks to your instructions
Best tutorial i found. Saved me $ by doing it myself.
Your'e the only tool in the world that could make this look difficult
I agree with all the positive comments below. My neighbour with a TV problem will be happy.
Thank you very much indeed, I just managed to get one fitted after several failed attempts before watching your video. I'm so happy. Thanks again.
thanks very much - we sorted our dodgy cable and plug out with your guidance
very very good thank you about time someone explained it properly keep up the good work
Thank you. I have just sorted it out. The first time I did it without following this vid, it didnt work. From this, I realised I shorted the cable. Thanks again I can now watch the chase lol
Brilliant mate thank you i only used a basic understanding of the ariel set up from this but you have educated me enough to understand the basics top drawer
Awesome tutorial. I learned something useful today. Thanks a lot.
Thank you gave me the confidence to have a go and it was all good! 😁🙏
that's learnt me something It took me ages to learn how to do this and all this time I've been doing it wrong. brilliant video.
Great video! Totally fixed my issue. Easy to understand and explaining about the different types of wires available was good to know about. Thank you!
Thank you, sir. Very helpful - my telly is working properly again!
very helpful, great video thank you. I tried it with out soldering and it was perfect and worked fine.
Thank you- my TV now works- a great help and it's saved me calling out an aerial man!
The ones I always get have an annoying tiny screw which never does up properly. I've never them advertised as having the screw or not so how do I choose a screwless?
learned this at work but didnt know the solder part. thanks!
>1,000,000 views!! I love how the alloy fills the gap around the core.
Thank you, I followed your steps and I fixed my own aerial..yay for women lol 😂
This and all your videos are so helpful. Thank you. x (...tried looking a few times over the months for your store on eBay, but no luck.)
very good. My cable out from tv was cheap and center broken. replacement did give me my signal back.
very good. just followed your instructions and bingo! thanks very much, excellent advice and easy to follow
A Really Good Well Thought Out Video All The Best To You.
Nice Video mate! i really got the idea how to install a plug to my old cable provider and replace it with a local antenna thanks!
you have gone the extra mile ! nice video
Great video and explanation as to why everything is done
brilliant video! finally someone doing a proper job of this and explaining it! bravo sir!
Very good video, thank you, I will now remake my cables as you have shown.
Thanks great video I’ve always struggled with aerial cables now I know where I was going wrong
You absolute legend 😁 thanks man
Very clear instructions,
thanks
Thanks, Vince - good vid.
Excellent video, helped make it a very simple task
Awesome stuff. Thanks for also explaining the why as well as the how
Sub too pudiepie
Brilliant demo, job done!
Thanks. You have just fixed my aerial
Great I fixed my aerial - thanks!
thorough,informative,excellent thankyou
Very Helpful.. Thanks
Mr. Vince you seemed a little bit nervous, drink water when you feel nervous, and thanks for the informational videos.
Gets the message across in spite of out of focus camera and frantic movements of the presenter.ok.
Well due to skinning effect, high frequency signal travels along the outer surface of the cable so cladding inexpensive but strong steel with copper doesn't actually impact the ability to carry the signal by much. Of course, purists will always say all copper is better but there is a reason why they clad, the core does not carry the signal.
100 Carrie's signal better than RG6. Especially higher frequencies over distance.
A fact I see daily for nearly 40 years
True for a simple aerial cable that does not carry anything else just the signal, but not the case with satellite dishes, where power to feed the LNB also travels on the same cable, and voltage drops too fast with cladded cable (probably still no problem though if the cable isnt too long, and there is only a single LNB used)
IT WORKED!!!!!!! SO HAPPY
Excellent video. Well done. I have learned a lot. Thank you.
Great tutorial. Thank you.
Its work thanks..from Malaysian
Always informative .. Cheers mate
Thanks mate.
I was gonna mention the kink, but you did
Looks good to me and it works fine, thanks!
Thanks Vince, it helped me a lot 😃
Solved my problem.
My signal is bad so after some research I'll buy 15m of WF100/PF100/CT100/NX100 and follow your instructions. Only thing I was wondering is if you found having gold plated connecters gave a better result than the standard silver looking ones?
Gold doesn't effect signal, only protects against oxidation & corrosion.
Very helpful, thank you.
Not sure if anyone can help with this but I completely understand how to put together and properly solder a male coaxial connector together. The problem I have is how do I do this with a female connector? Obviously you don't want solder going down the centre pin of a female connector because that needs to be open for the male to connect to it and you don't want the centre copper to come far into the pin at all because it would just get in the way. So how do you solder one of these?
Can't you just cut the copper mesh off
I dont understand why it has to be soldered??
The copper mesh/braid is part of the circuit. You dont have to solder it at all, but instead, simply swirl the braid at end of black sheathing round and round but keep it neat and none must touch the inner core, so allow a tiny bit more of the white dielectric as a spacer
Do put more than one mild kink in the core to eliminate wiggling along the barrel. A slight ripple bend along it.
Do not nip the claw, its self tightening but dont over tighten.
This is as good as soldering, trust me, I've been doing it nearly 40 years every day.
Hi mate great video and tutorial :-) can I ask a question? We're transfering now to a new flat but apparently the landlords landlord doesn't have any idea if there's a tv signal there. But I saw a wall connection to the cable, is there any way that I can test if that's working? Without me bringing my tv? Thanks in advance and I would definitely buy those wf100 cable for sure. Cheers 👍
It worked for me!
0:58 I read that the TV signal travels on the outside of the inner cable .....sometimes it is just copper coated for this reason.
Sorry Vince, but that that's not the way to deal with the outer braid.
It should always be taken through the cable grip and then fanned out so it's clamped between grip and inner pin insulator when done up. If it doesn't fit through then use a plug designed for the cable size you're using.
Point of information: The size of the inner core has no effect on the cable loss - its size is determined by the outer diameter of the inner insulation and the ratio determines the cable impedance, 75 ohm in the case of TV RF cabling.
Thanks for the all the info.
My Mate VINCE plz help i have a multi color plug ( yelow red wight ) i accidentally broke the yellow one and a part of it is stuck on the tv i don't what to do please help me
Just about guaranteed to get a poor earth connection the way Vince did it.
Good video.... will this help if we have sky in one room and extension from aerial into second room? It's not too far or what else if the there's no aerial in second room... we got a signal receiver
very helpful and appreciated
i bought a pack of two tv coax plugs made by power plus price was £1.50
Thank you
thank you very much it was helpful
Hello, crazy question? WHY, doesn't the frontier service REPLACE, old cables upon have a new services? I have to look up,,after told my mother what to do. So I am looking. Apparently you have the right information. So explain why?they would not properly installed new COAXIAL CABLES. ( personal be like going 2 a auto repair service for my wire harness the power and splice my wires). Hey duck tape??? Apparently , YOUR VIEDO, VERY INFORMATIVE. I AM MORE EDUCATION. BLESS YOU.
How important are the wires on the outside of the plastic and foil (the outer braid?)? If they are frayed will that affect the signal?
What kind of cable system do they have in the UK? Big clunky antennas on the roof etc in a lot of these videos.
hi Vince if i want to change coaxial plugs will the f type cable be all right to use again. I just made a f type cable i just want to know if it is ok to use again can you use a female plug for a male plug thanks
Why is the braiding soldered? What is its function in regards to the plug?
Thanks
good stuff
This has been done wrong way.
The clamp and the feral should be threaded on to the cable first and then the braid should be folded back over the ferule (untwisted) so the it is between the ferule and the plug outer.
This ensures a proper contact of the braid to the outer.
Rely good rely usefull
I always thought the IEC Plug was that on a kettle lead
Hi what is the plug called that you put on the end of the aerial ? Is it a F connector ?
I have a TV with coaxial connector in the living room and an Xbox connected to a TV in a room next door. When I turn my Xbox on in the other room I loose signal for some TV channels on the main TV in the other room. I've had this setup for 4 years and it's just started doing this. I've tried changing and redoing the coaxial connection but now have nothing. Any advice?
bril very helpful
Where I can buy this connector? Could you please send me the link?