On Fri, 7 Dec 2012 10:26:09 -0800 (PST), Bob Simon
wrote:

I'm happy to report that this was a complete success. No need for
an amp at the antenna.

Very good. Congrats.

Since I've never pressed on a compression connector before, I'd like
to know if I'm doing this optimally.

Perhaps reading the instructions or watching a video might be useful.
Ignore anything that looks like a crimp type connector. Your
description sounds correct, but I can't tell if you're using the
correct connector, or doing something else that's odd. Make sure you
use the proper stripper device to get the dimensions correct:
http://www-public.tnb.com/shared/inst/ta02455-tb2.pdf
http://www-public.tnb.com/shared/inst/ta03532-tb2.pdf
http://wiki.hometech.com/tiki-index.php?page=How+To+Terminate+Coaxial+Cable
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rg6u+compression+connector

I skimmed some of the videos and found a few discrepencies.
- You do NOT want to peel the foil off the dielectric.
- You do want to wrap the wire braid back over the outer jacket.


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