In Reply to: A cable break?? Not very likely considering.... posted by Ugly on December 2, 2006 at 12:12:35:
The coax needs to be clear of all metal for 6-12" around it. Metal objects close to it may affect the impedance, and cause more mismatch.I'd also check the cable shield to F connector resistance. This is a common area for corrosion and problems on old cable, especially homebuilt cables. I've had good luck with the twist on gold F connectors from Radio shack, but you must get preceisely the correct one. Forget about crimp connectors unless you have the expensive crimping tool. The cheap crimp tool just creates problems down the road.
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