I don't do a lot of coax work, but enough to go through a box of coax every now and then. I've used some RG6 with my old tools: a Cable Pro (really old)compression press and a dual level stripper. F connectors are RG6NRO.

Its time to get a new box of coax, and I'm wondering if I should get the quad shielded stuff? I suppose if I do, I would need a new stripper? And probably new F conn and a new press. (Wow, one thing leads to another.)

Also, I see a lot of F connectors with a colored band at one end. What do the colors stand for? And do I need these versus my connectors that are cone shaped after pressing?

What do you recommend for coax, stripper, press and F connectors?

Thank you!
Jim