Cable interference rejection tests
We’ve frequently been asked whether it’s OK to run Co Ax next to mains cables and, to be frank, we didn’t really know for sure. We finally got round to trying to find out in Aug 2008 with a simple … Read More
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The three main types of CoAx cable
Parent page = Cable, leads and connectors Subject list : – “Low Loss” CoAx – Alloy foil type “satellite” cable – Copper foil type “satellite” cable Plus : – HD “triple screened” cable – 50Ω specialist cable – Twin satellite … Read More
Wall plates / Surface plates
Subject list : – Isolated wall plates – Why has my plate got two cables running to it ? – How to wire up a (screened) wall plate – How to wire up a (screened) diplexed/triplexed wall plate – Not … Read More
Cable connectors and leads
Also see wiring up plugs, connectors and wallplates. Subject list : The importance of cable incl : – Surface plates (incl isolated wall plates) – Cable routing tips – Replacing cable installed in walls – Testing cable “in situ” – … Read More
Installing brackets and poles on metal clad buildings
Quick links : – Mounting a pole on the corner of a structure – Metal cladding brackets (S5 trapbracket) – No other option ? Put it on the roof ?!? Most of this page is courtesy of Bill Wright. Other … Read More
How to fit a chimney lashing kit
– ATV’s instructions (concise) – Bill Wright’s instructions (comprehensive) Also see Basic ladder safety. ATV’s concise instructions
Bracket and galvanising tests
Also see ATV’s poles tests Subject list : Brackets (and wall anchors) on test including : – Tightening torque of wall plugs How strong is 20mm x 20mm x 2.0mm box section alloy? incl : – Testing the calibration of … Read More
Pole and aerial clamps
Subject list : Pole to pole clamps – Heavy duty parallel clamps Installing a pole on a post Pole coupler Multi angle bracket Aerial clamps and cradles including : – Fitting a cradle to an aerial – Collinear antenna mounting … Read More
Brackets for walls and chimneys
All about installing wall and chimney brackets. Also see : – Brackets and clamps – Brackets/Galvanising tests – Our pole and bracket lifetime warranty Subject list : – Brackets basic info incl : check the required stand off exactly ! … Read More
Brackets and Clamps
No where in the internet will a page tell you more about all the brackets and clamps associated with aerial installations! Also see Poles and masts Subject list :