"David" wrote in message
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Hi all.. So, while installing my transducer ( DST50 Standard Horizon) I
put
a staple from a staple gun into the cable. Brilliant, I know. Of course
the depth finder stopped reading depths so.. I'm guessing the cable is
very
sensitive and I wont be able to repair the cable by cutting and splicing
it
can I? I gave this a shot with no luck but I just did a quick cut &
splice
job to see if I would get any sort of reading... Shielding and other
factors to be considered I assume?

Thanks,
David

Splicing is certainly possible. And, yes, the cable is, as you say,
"sensitive", and the splice won't do it a whole lot of good. One must splice
not only the center conductor, but the shield as well. Providing a little
more shielding over the splice won't hurt a thing, and may well prevent the
sounder's noise from leaking out into other things. (radios, loran, gps
etc). Just remember the added aluminum foil (or whatever) added over the
splice must be connected to the cable's shield. Should work, though.
Old Chief Lynn