Shakespeare marine TNC-SOLDERTYPE User Manual

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Style TNC

Solder-type Connector

Supplied Parts

1 Connector Assembly

IMPORTANT! Please read all instructions before installing.

The Style “TNC” is a solder-type connector for installation
on coax cable. It provides a sturdy, weather-resistant connection
for marine electronics applications.

Tools required: Needlenose pliers, soldering iron
(40-watt min.), resin core solder, pocket knife, wire
cutters, 7/16” wrench or crescent wrench.

Installation Instructions

1. Slide Nut, Washer, and Gasket over the cable. Strip outer

jacket beginning ¼” from the end of the cable as shown in
Figures 1 and 2.

2. Comb out the shield braid and fold it back as shown in Figure

2. Remove the cable dielectric beginning 1/8” from the end.
Be careful not to nick the center conductor.

3. Fold the braid forward over the dielectric and taper toward

the center conductor. Slide Clamp over braid until it fits
squarely against the cable jacket. See Figure 3.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Nut Washer

Gasket

Nut Washer

Gasket

Nut Washer

1/4"

Gasket

1/4"

1/8"

Clamp

Center
Conductor

Clamp

Center Pin

4. Fold the braid over the clamp and distribute evenly. Trim off

any excess braid.

5. Slide the center pin over the center conductor and solder it.

See Figure 2. (Remove any excess solder from the outside of
the center conductor.)

6. Slide the entire assembly into the connector body, making

sure the center conductor seats securely into the front of the
connector and is flush with the end of the connector body.
Tighten the nut with a wrench to complete the installation.
See Figure 3.

The completed connector is illustrated in the cutaway view.

Gasket

Cutaway
View

Clamp

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