Antenna Cable
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Dallas TX
Antenna Cable
Got my radio back from Gary Tayman and went to remove the antenna cable at my old radio last night. Pulled on what I thought was the plug but must have been the actual cable as the plug separated from the cable.
Can I just cut the cable a little shorter and re-crimp the plug back on? The copper wires seemed to have unwound and not familiar with this I gave up and went to bed.
Is it similar to COAX and do I need a special tool?
Can I just cut the cable a little shorter and re-crimp the plug back on? The copper wires seemed to have unwound and not familiar with this I gave up and went to bed.
Is it similar to COAX and do I need a special tool?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Dallas TX
Of course Radio Shack doesnt have them in stock. Going to check out a local car radio shop today. The problem is I was able to cut enough wire off that I see the inner copper wire and I think I can get to it. However, what came out of the piece that broke is this:
What is that transistor looking thing on the end?
I REALLY do NOT want to replace the cable.
What is that transistor looking thing on the end?
I REALLY do NOT want to replace the cable.
Team Owner
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From: Washington Michigan
Of course Radio Shack doesnt have them in stock. Going to check out a local car radio shop today. The problem is I was able to cut enough wire off that I see the inner copper wire and I think I can get to it. However, what came out of the piece that broke is this:
What is that transistor looking thing on the end?
I REALLY do NOT want to replace the cable.
What is that transistor looking thing on the end?
I REALLY do NOT want to replace the cable.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,062
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From: Dallas TX
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And use my existing cable? What I dont understand is where the inner copper wire goes inside the male plug? Do I just leave it long enough so that it comes into contact with the metal tip?
Instructor
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Does anyone know if the repro antenna cables on the market today contain this capacitor? I do like listening to the AM band from time to time.
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