PCT-TRS-6L Universal RG-6 Coaxial Locking Compression Connector - 20 Pack

I used these with both RG6 and RG6 Quad Shield cable. My RG6 Quad shield cable was from Home depot, and was some of the thickest qs I have used, and I was having a really hard time finding connectors that would work with it I spent well over 30 dollars buying 5 or 6 different compression connectors all claiming to be for RG6 QS cable, and none of them would work. I mean it wasn't even close there was absolutely no way I could get those connectors on the cable without shaving the insulation off the cable. I finally tried these connectors and Viola` ... success. These are super easy to install on that thick QS and even worked really well on regular RG6. Now of course it takes more pressure to slide them on QS when compared to non QS, but not a crazy amount and I was able to do with just my hands.Some caveats...As stated by others, yes these are much shorter than many other brands of connectors, and this can make it difficult when using with 'fixed length' compression tools (like the ones that look like those hand grip exercisers. But I was using the EtekCity adjustable compression tool (also purchased here on Amazon). This tool was less than 19 bucks and is well worth the cost. the time that it has saved me is more than worth the it. Specifically for this connector, I did have to adjust the tool a fair amount; it probably had to be cracked out at least 1/4 to 5/16 of an inch. Because of how the tool works, I was able to only have to burn one connector. If you just crank the die out a little bit at a time, you can keep re-compressing the tool until your connector bottoms out. That's what I did and it worked for me, but I don't want to get into a review of the crimp tool here :)Bottom line... do you have a thick quad shield RG6 cable? these will work for you.

Much of this is copied from my review of the PPC Ex6xl connector, because I feel the same about both.These are fantastic connectors. Not only do they look great and are easy to finger-tighten to your DVR, TV, or whatever, but they are designed to work with virtually all qualities of cables--from the cheap stuff to the best quad shield. I've used them on many cables, including those in the walls at friends' houses, but my favorite cable for us consumers to buy is by far the Cable Matters Quad Shielded available on Amazon. It's easy to work with and has very low loss, but I digress a bit.For this particular compression connector, you need a compression tool that completely supports the entire circumference of the "back" of the connector where the cable comes out. I just purchased an adjustable tool I like that works with these, which is this Etekcity product. There are others, including some from the connector manufacturer. I'm just providing what info I feel would be helpful to get you started. One that is mentioned in the product description is this tool.Get a good rotary stripper to make things easier. Just search for "coaxial stripper", and a bunch will come up. I use this one: Ideal 45-605. These types of strippers do all the insulation cuts at the right lengths and depths in one pass: outer insulation cut here, inner white sleeve cut at its length exposing the center conductor, then you finish with the connector.Sorry if all the links make this look like an ad, but I find it frustrating when I can't find things because people don't give enough information.

These are high quality and water tight compared to anything I've ever picked up at the local hardware store. They arrived loose in a bubble wrap package, without any instructions, so here are my own install tips:- Get a good stripper and make sure you fold back the outer conductors over the insulation to get a good connection. These outer conductors are half of your connection, so be careful to not cut them off.- Cut the center conductor to length. I always did this as an extra step rather than trying to guess the exact length with stripping the cable. I also cut it at an angle to make it easier to insert and made the length so the center conductor sits slightly outside of the compression fitting (easier to insert into the back of the TV).- Insert the compression connector on the cable and push it on until you see the white dielectric material is flush with the back of the connector (when you look in the threaded side).- Compress so that both rings flatten. You'll want an adjustable compression tool. For compressing the second ring at the very end of the connector, be careful and use several partial squeezes of your compression tool while twisting the cable (or spinning the tool around). Otherwise, the back of the connector will bend and leave sharp edges.Pros: water tight, compactCons: end of connector is prone to bending if not compressed carefully, no instructions in packaging