How to Terminate Coax Cable

Read the instructions, or watch our video to easily learn how to terminate a Coax TV cable in just a few steps!

First, you'll need these items:

• Coax Cable you'd like to terminate
• Cable Stripper
• F-Type Connector
• Compression Tool

Step 1:

Take your cable stripper and place it onto the cable, leaving a small amount of the cable peaking out on the other end.

Step 2:

Next, spin the cable stripper around the cable, several times, until you are sure it has cut through. Spin in one direction first, then spin in the other direction.

Step 3:

After the cable stripper has made a clean cut, pull off the end. You may have trouble pulling off the back portion. If this is the case, use a Needle Nose Plier to grab that last bit and pull it off.

Step 4:

Next you'll take the F-Type connector and insert it onto the end of the cable.

Step 5:

Inserting the F-Type connector may take some effort to make sure there is a firm connection. Press down with force and twist to make sure it's properly on.

Step 6:

Your goal is to have the end of the copper cable approximately flush with the end of the F-Type Connector.

Step 7:

Next take your compression tool and insert the cable with the F-Type Connector into the tool.

Step 8:

Squeeze the handle several times.

Step 9:

Last, make sure that the connector is firmly attached to the cable by pulling on the end. If it passes your test, you have successfully Terminated a Coax cable!