Coax compression connector - There are several types of connectors available. Compression connectors provide the best connection and finish to your cable. The second-best type of connectors are “crimp” connectors. Avoid push-on or twist connectors. Compression/crimping tool - Make sure it is compatible with the compression/crimping connector. Coax cable stripper tool Cable cutters Connector installation tool - This tool is used for pushing the connector firmly onto the stripped cable.
The most common cable is RG-6, either quad- or dual-shielded. Make sure that the stripper is configured for RG-6 coaxial cable, and not another cable size such as Ethernet cable. If your stripper is set to dual-shielding, but you try to strip a quad-shielded cable, not all of the shielding will be removed.
You can tell when the stripper is finished when you don’t feel resistance anymore when spinning. Don’t pull the stripper off when finished. Unlatch it and open it to remove the cable.
Make sure you avoid bending the bare conductor wire when installing the connector. You may need to twist the cable while pushing with the tool to get it firmly connected.
Squeeze the compression or crimping tool firmly. Most tools won’t allow you to over-compress, but some can cause damage to the cable and connector if compressed too much.
