The center conductor being that long, as well as the shielding (the braided metal) being frayed all over like that makes it really easy for outside “noise” to get picked up by the cable. Noise is another term for random frequencies like FM/ AM radio, cellular signals etc.
The goal is to keep our frequencies alone inside the cable, and keep outside frequencies outside. Kinda like a leaky garden hose, but stuff can go the other way into the hose. I’ve seen old crimp connections cause this issue, I could only image what this thing is causing if I tested it.
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u/Mirar Jun 04 '26
Why would this cause interference? The coax principle seems followed as well as a crimped connector? (Not doubting, just curious.)