Paul 5r4
Well Known Member
I bought some BNC connecters from Radio Shack. It says on the package they are for RG 58 cable. I was under the impression the RG 400 and RG 58 were the same sizes and all except the 400 was braided and just a better cable. These connectors are the screw on type. My question is this: The RG 400 cable "center" conducter, (which is not a solid wire but braided), seems too large to fit in the tiny hole inside the BNC connector! I've tried everything I know but if I'm even remotely successful it just looks all messed up and I certainly don't have any confidience in the joint/connections. I have to be doing something wrong. I've read all the other threads I can find and looked at other sites for info. No place seems to mention the diameter of the inner wire not fitting the hole. Are those from spruce or stein different?
Thanks so much in advance!
Thanks so much in advance!