Flexible Coaxial Cable (1 Viewer)

[Ingwe]

I'd like to source a truly flexible coaxial cable for use in the motorhome. The Avtex TV connects to a RoadPro satellite receiver. The receiver is located in a cupboard and the coaxial cable comes through an internal wall and connects to the TV which is on a swivel bracket. The trouble is that there is so much torque on the stiff coaxial cable that when it connects to the TV via the F connector, there is a very real strain put on the fixed threaded connector on the TV.
Moving the TV back into position for travelling is difficult because of the torque. I fear that, eventually, the socket on the TV will snap.
I found a lead on Amazon designed for receivers which were in accessible units where the leads needed to be flexible but the supplier seems to have ceased trading.
I have added 90° F connectors and, whilst they help a little, they don't overcome the torque induced by the inflexible cable.
Does anyone know of a suitable cable?

 

[Dilwyn]

How about using .....

Amazon product ASIN B0058ODJNI

 

[Ingwe]

Dilwyn-this looks like a possible answer subject to a couple of provisos: will 20cm be long enough ( I don't think so, but it might be possible to get longer lengths) and will it get trough the hole in the wall, given that it only just allows the F connector through.

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[tonka]

Another suggestion. TV and satellite cable are both 75ohm. The "shotgun," cable used on sky dish feeds is much thinner so could be split and one section used. Suitable smaller F plugs and some joiners / f to TV adaptors would be needed.

 

[emjaiuk]

try

Audio amplifier video Cable Connectors clips earphones HDMI

Audio video Cable and Connectors HDMI

www.satcure.co.uk

 

[Ingwe]

tonka-I'm aware of the "shotgun" coax (allowing for connection to twin tuners for example) but will a single strand not fit standard F connectors? What adaptor(s) would be required?

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[tonka]

tonka-I'm aware of the "shotgun" coax (allowing for connection to twin tuners for example) but will a single strand not fit standard F connectors? What adaptor(s) would be required?

The cable is thinner, standard ones can be made to fit but you would maybe need to wrap some tape around the outer before folding back the outer braid. The correct plugs should be easy and cheap enough on eBay. ?
I would make up a patch lead with the single strand of shotgun with the correct f plugs. Then take off original TV (belling Lee) plug and swop for a standard F. Connect TV cable to the new patch lead with an F barrel joiner. At TV end use an adaptor F type to TV plug.
Hope that makes sense.

 

[Phil 748]

Hi I use this on our TV you need a back to back F connector to join with the SAT feed
F Plug Male Satellite Coax Cable Lead For Sky Virgin Cable TV BLACK
( 201693236510 ) got on E Bay £1.99
F Type Satellite Cable Coupler Barrel Connector £1.09

 

[Servo]

https://www.maxviewshop.co.uk/products/FLEXIBLE-F-TO-F-FLYLEADS-MXL030_35.html
Have a look at on this link very flexible .

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[Ingwe]

Sat Cure ceased trading in 2017. But there are other sat suppliers, so thanks anyway. ?

 

[ctc]

wf65 is what you need. You have wf100. And fit a push on connector, which would be even better.

 

[Ingwe]

Have opted for a combination of suggestions from my helpful responders as follows:
Have ordered some push on F plug and adapters and a length of W65 cable. I'll make a patch lead and push it on and off as I need to when moving the TV on its swivelling bracket. That way there should be no pressure on the socket on the tv when moving it.
Thanks all.

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