EgbertSouses 0 Posted February 5, 2009 I'm planning to setup a PC-based DVR 8 camera setup with the GV-2008 card. I'm getting siamese cable with twist on male BNC connectors. I just wanted to make sure, but the DB15 cable that comes with the GV-2008 card has BNC female connectors on the end, right? So the siamese cable with the twist on BNC connectors should connect fine to my GV-2008 card/cameras? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
402vette 0 Posted February 5, 2009 yes they will work fine. I would suggest compression BNC connectors though, they are a lot better with far fewer headaches. They are more expensive but worth it in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EgbertSouses 0 Posted February 5, 2009 yes they will work fine. I would suggest compression BNC connectors though, they are a lot better with far fewer headaches. They are more expensive but worth it in my opinion. I have no idea about the differences of the connectors -- can you give me a brief explanation why this would cause far fewer headaches. Also, does this mean I would need a crimper? Can you provide a link? I appreciate your response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EgbertSouses 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Okay -- I think I found them. 20 pack for $57.99 off cablestogo. The website says I would need to buy a 3-in-1 compression tool? (for another $57). Do these prices look right? Is this information correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
402vette 0 Posted February 6, 2009 That is a little high, but I usually buy in bulk 100 of them costs me $127, and they usually throw in a free crimper every now and then, very nice since techs seem to lose everything. It's not the greatest but it works. I buy them from NACE, North American Cable Equipment. As for the headaches, most of them come from technicians that don't take their time and make sure the center conductor is perfect on the screw on connectors, but the compression also give a more solid connection as well as a better connection. The center conductor goes into the center pin nice and tight and really deep so even when the copper characteristics change over time and weather conditions it keeps a good solid connection. Also once you compress the connectors on they are very firm and it is just a cleaner connection I think, it looks much better than your standard screw on and wrap with tape solution most companies use. Here are some that looks like the ones we use, ebay number 250357051252 I would paste the link but I haven't been on here long enough yet. I'm sure you could get a decnt crimper from them also pretty cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
