On Thursday, 11 April 2019 14:03:53 UTC+1, Bill Wright wrote:
On 11/04/2019 06:45, harry wrote:

The clamp performs two function, one physical and one
electrical.

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Drivel.
The cable is not subject to mechanical stress as it's behind the wall plate.


Dribble yourself Harry! It's much easier to put the wallplate into
position if the cables are secured to it firmly. Also, if the outer
sheath doesn't reach the braid clamp the dielectric can deform as the
plate is fitted, causing an impedance bump.

Bill

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