Home made component cables

[Vice Grips]

Anyone here made their own?

The prices for store bought component cables in my area (Toronto) is outragous.

So far from what I gather they have to be 75ohms. RG6 is 75ohms. With some crimp on RCA RG6 connectors this is starting to sound like it may be fine. I've made plenty of audio cables for a fraction of the cost of bought cables using quality wire and connectors. Anyone have any thoughts, suggestions, pros and cons to offer?

 

[Neutron]

RG6 ends are way different from RCA ends.

Have you tried ordering them directly from the internet? Pacific cable is a good place to get cables from.

 

[Vice Grips]

You can buy RCA ends for RG6 cable like these ones: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/technicalconnectionsinc/corcacoforrg2.html

Never tried ordering over the web. FInd it hard to judge a quality cable without having it in my hands for inspection. You mention Pacific Cable, do you have a URL handy and a recomendation for any specific model/type?

 

[nippjas]

Actually The Dish Store sells Skywalker...Skywalker has kits to make HQ component Video cables from their 18 Guage Quad Shield RG6u...complete with gold plated snap lock connector fittings and ratcheting crimper.

If you need part numbers I have the catalog and will give you the part numbers to give to Claude for an easier look up.

Jason

 

[Vice Grips]

That would be much appriciated! I already have a ratcheting crimper. Hope I can buy the other pieces.

 

[nippjas]

That would be much appriciated! I already have a ratcheting crimper. Hope I can buy the other pieces.

The crimper in this situation is unique to thi application.

Call Claude regarding these parts: I could give pricing, but what I have is MRSP and I'm sure Claude can hook you up with a better package price.

* Lock & Seal RCA connectors for RG6: each part number in bags of 5;
Part numbers SKY9903 (RED), SKY9904 (WHITE), SKY9905 (GREEN), SKY9906 (BLUE)

*Deluxe Lock & Seal Compression Tool: Part Number SKY5082

*SKY1204 G (Grey) or B (Black) or W (White)...1000' 18 gauge center conductor...I have used Skywalker RG6u and I feel that it is the best I have used....ever.

Hope this helps,
Jason

 

[Cyclone]

I've used RG-6 for a 30'+ component run. I just used regular F connectors, and Radio Shack F to RCA adapters. Works just fine.

 

[nsafreak]

Personally I've heard good things about Bluejeans cables. You can browse their site at http://www.bluejeanscable.com

 

[Jordan420]

Here is a good link for DIY cables

http://home.cogeco.ca/~audiovideozone/DIY_Cable_Info.html

Neutron there is no specific termination for RG6 cable, here is a pic of an RCA termination

http://www.bomarinterconnect.com/rca_crimp_connectors.htm

RG6 is a piece of wire, you can termi9nate with BNC, RCA, coax and probably others