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This is the ratchet compression tool for RG59 and RG6 cable for use with F-Type connectors. The compression tool features rubberized grip handles for efficient, yet comfortable termination. And is made using a high quality hardened steel construction. It utilizes a one-cycle full ratchet mechanism ensuring a reliable termination. Compatible with RG59 and RG6 cable, it is capable of terminating F-type connections. The ratchet compression tool is a quick and easy solution for all your coaxial projects. For more information on our products, please contact our customer service department at 888-519-9505.

This is the HDMI to RCA Composite Video and Audio Converter. It features a DC jack and female HDMI port on one side. And composite RCA jacks, a PAL/NTSC switch, and zoom button on the other side. The reason you will need a converter is because HDMI is a digital signal and composite RCA is an analog signal. The converter will allow you to send a signal from an HDMI source, like a blu ray player or gaming system, and show it on a TV with RCA connections. The PAL/NTSC switch will allow you to use the converter in both the US and internationally. The zoom button allows you to scale up your image slightly if the conversion does not fully match your TV size. The HDMI RCA converter is perfect for saving your older TVs to use with your newer equipment and is a quick and easy solution for your home theater. Be aware: The converter is not bidirectional and will only work from HDMI to Composite RCA, not from RCA to HDMI. For more information on our products, please contact our customer service department

This is the 8 way composite RCA splitter. It features a DC jack and 9 sets of composite RCA jacks, one input and eight outputs, on one side. And a power switch and LED indicator on the other side. As well as an included power supply. The splitter will allow you to send your signal from one source to multiple displays. Perfect for projecting your image on various screens. As a side-note: Splitters can often be confused with a switch. For more information on the difference between the two, please watch our video linked in the description below: The splitter can support a composite video signal range from 50 Hz to 5.5 Mhz to ensure audio and video integrity. The 8 way composite RCA splitter is a quick and easy solution for your video projects. For more information on our products including a 3.5mm audio jack, please contact our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

This is the Pro-Audio ¼ inch Mono Male to Male cable with woven cloth. The cable is 18 FT in length and features a Blue, White and Black woven cloth jacket. The jacket allows for increased durability and resists kinks, all while maintaining a professional appearance. The cables feature an unbalanced, nickel plated ¼ inch mono plug on both sides. The cable is made with 24 gauge twisted pair cable, wrapped in an aluminum foil shield. And a 60% copper braid for maximum shielding from EMI and RFI interference. The cable is perfect for connecting your ¼ inch audio equipment when you need some extra durability or to perfect the look of your install. The pro-audio ¼ inch mono male to male cable with woven cloth is a quick and easy solution for your audio projects. For more information on our products, you can give our customer service department a call at 888-519-9505. For all your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables.

These are the Gold Plated Metal Spade Plug Connectors in Black and Red. The connectors are made with sturdy, gold plated metal and have black and red bands to make it easy to identify your speaker connections. It can accept speaker wire between 12 and 18 gauge and utilizes a tool-less, screw-crimp installation style. Start by stripping back the cable jacket from your speaker wire. Then strip the individual wires. Unscrew each of the spade plugs and insert the base of the housing over the wire. Then, fan out the conductors around the rim. Make sure the conductors do not overlap with the threads of the connector. Then screw the spade back together. The Gold Plated Metal Spade Plug Connectors will simplify your home theater setup and provide crisp audio fidelity. For more information on our products, please contact our customer service department at 888-519-9505. For all your cable and connector needs, choose Show Me Cables

For over twenty years, ShowMeCables has been designing, prototyping and manufacturing custom cables. With manufacturing facilities in the United States and Asia, we have the capabilities to manufacture at any volume. No matter the type, size or budget, we can help!

When shopping for Cat5e or Cat6 network cables, make sure you are comparing apples to apples. One of the most common tactics of the “low cost leaders” is to use aluminum instead of copper wire. This can lead to network issues from using inferior materials to transmit the signal. The problem is further heightened because there are no visual differences between a CCA cable and a pure copper cable. ShowMeCables guarantees that all of our patch cables are pure copper and are ready for Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a or Cat7 networks.

Creating a Copper Clad Aluminum Cable

Looking to cut costs, manufacturers started using aluminum wire dipped in a thin coating of copper. This technique created an aluminum core cable surrounded by a thin layer of copper. If you have ever purchased coax cable, you may have purchased cable that is copper clad. If you scrape the center conductor, the gold copper will flake off and expose the silver metal core. Consumer ignorance, slick marketing and an identical appearance have

Belden compression connectors are a premium F type connector used to terminate RG6 cable,

including quad shield, tri-shield and 60% braid shield. They are quad sealed with rubber O-rings to prevent moisture from entering the cable.

To install the SNS1P6, you first need to prepare the cable. If

The Neat Patch is a new tool for horizontal cable management. It’s innovative approach will save you time and money and will make your installations look professional with very little effort. Most horizontal cable managers amount to little more than cable duct. They allow you to run cables along the front or rear of your rack but fail to take advantage of the interior rack space. This can lead you with dangling cables if you don’t have exact lengths of cable. Excess cable can waste time and money, and will make your rack installs look messy. The Neat Patch cable management unit is designed to be used with any length of cable. Excess cable can be stored in the ventilated storage compartment, and only what you need remains visible. The makes your installation look neat and tidy. 1 foot patch cables are too short to connect, especially across a 19″ wide rack. While using longer cables will dangle. The Neat Patch combines traditional cable management and storage space with the use of 2 foot

TNC connectors (Threaded Neill Concelman) are a 50 ohm coaxial connector. It is a higher performing, threaded version of the more common, BNC connector. It is used for RF communications up to 11 GHz. Due to its construction, with threaded coupling which create a secure connection, it is a great choice when working with microwave frequencies. The TNC connector is available in two varieties – standard polarity and reverse polarity (RP-TNC).

History of RP-TNC Connectors

Reverse polarity TNC connectors were popularized by WiFi manufacturers. They were looking for a way to comply with governmental regulations set forth by the FCC to limit consumers from connecting their own antennas. This regulation has largely been abandoned as the connectors are readily available to the general public. They are still a popular connector type used by WiFi equipment manufacturers.

How to Determine a RP-TNC Connector

There are a few steps to determine if you are dealing with a standard or reverse polarity connector.