Hi

I need some advice -

How do I ensure my co ax aerial connection is 100% right? Mainly what should
I do with the 'braids'?

when i cut into the chunky white section of the wire most of the braids just
break off anyway.

All i do is then wrap them aorudn the wire (white bit) and attach the
connector - so the main aerial wire inside the wire doesnt tocuh any of the
braiding.

Is this correct?

Also, my aerial doesn't have shielding (the stuff that looks like foil?) -
is this bad for Freeview? and will i benefit much from changing the cable?

Finally, i have read getting 'satelite grade' cable might be an option to
improve thigns - any truth in this?