Hi all,
Newbie here.
I have bought a load of crimp on RCA connectors. These ones in fact:
http://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=CN06939&N=411
I have also bought a rachet crimp for fitting them.
My problem is that I'm not sure how to go about it. I've looked on the web and the few guides I've found show an inner sheath that must first be crimped onto the inner core before it is inserted into the connector. However, the ones I bought have no such bits.
Also, the connectors have a small hole in the end, such that I can push the inner core right through if I strip it back enough. This makes me think that I must be doing something wrong, as there seems to be no solid connection with the inner core, and I worry about the lack of apparent insulation between the inner core, and the outer sheath of the connector which you wrap the braid around.
Also, when I crimped the collar over the braid I was left with an extremely distorted collar, not just a hexagon. Am I crimping it too small? If I use a bigger hole with my crimps then it feels seems too loose.
Sorry for the newbie questions!