F Connector 'What one'

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I have just put a 2 way face plate on the wall so my Sky can terminate in the box & I can have a fly lead to the Sky box.
I had 2 x F connectors, but they are to large for the Sky cable.
What connector do I need?
I don't want to crimp.
 
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OK I have made the connection, but because the Sky cable has the foil moulded to the plastic that protects the copper core, it does not peal back as per
this

So I don't think I have a very good connection.
 
Sky's thin shotgun (double) cable is commonly referred to as WF65. The plugs you need have a narrower internal diameter. These are the ones you want: SPECIAL F plug for 4.8 mm WF65 and CT63* "shotgun" ultra-thin cable Follow the link and then scroll down the page until you see the description from the hot link I just posted.

Second, the video shows the fitter folding back the braided wire shield. If you have cut in to your WF65 too deeply then you will also have cut through the braid wire. Don't cut so deeply next time.
 
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Lucid, thanks for link.
I didn't cut through the braid, I have made a connection, picture quality perfect, although no mechanical strength so I need to get the F connector on your link.
 

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