(Re) terminating BNC on integral (small) cable, GPS glareshield antenna lead

[Freemasm]

The integral, small “gage” cables on the glare shield style GPS antenna appear to utilize standard crimp style BNC connectors. Anyone ever (re) terminate this type of cable? Those antenna are way too expensive to experiment on.

Would save a bit of work/yet another FW penetration.

Anybody?

 

[N804RV]

I believe there is a specific BNC connector with a smaller ferrule that makes terminating those much easier. Not sure how they do it in manufacturing. Look for a BNC connector compatible with "mini" RG174. Of course you'll probably have to have the right crimper for it too.

 

[RV6_flyer]

One can buy BNC crimp connectors for RG316 cable. You may still need to solder the center contact.

RG-316 vs RG-174

One source of BNC connector for RG316 cable. You will need to find the correct crimp tool.

 

[Freemasm]

For what it’s worth.

Cut and retire-terminated with Amphenol BNC connector from ACS. No reason it shouldn’t have worked but f’ing with an ~$300 Garmin antenna makes you think. Anyway, done/routed/powered-up. Got signal to the PFD.

Saved yet another firewall penetration. Again, FWIW.