Types of coaxial connectors
The F connector, shown in the picture above, is the most common for cable, satellite, and HDTV uses. It uses a hexagonal, screw-on outer shell that can be tightened with a 7/16" or 11mm wrench. It can also be configured as a push-on connector, and we'll discuss the benefits of that a little later in the article.
The BNC conne...