Co-ax c@ble

[bob_e70]

How important is it to use the newer, higher quality satellite cable?

I currently have the older, brown, low loss tv cable and was wondering if i would benefit by upgrading to the newer cable?

[Robbo]

Originally Posted by bob_e70

How important is it to use the newer, higher quality satellite c@ble?

I currently have the older, brown, low loss tv c@ble and was wondering if i would benefit by upgrading to the newer c@ble?

Hi mate,
Basically, the low loss TV c&ble is sh!te for satellite use.
It doesn't have enough screening and attenuates the signals too much.
Sky's contractors very kindly used this c@ble when I had it installed a few years back.
As soon as there was any hint of rain, I got nothing but earache from my sons as they couldn't watch Boomerang.

It's not really a case of newer, but getting the correct quality c@ble for the job.

The better cables use double screened copper braid and foil.
I have used WF100 which also has a foam dilectric, and it's more crush resistant.
There are other high quality cables too.

Even the sat c@ble that B@Q sell is better than using ordinary TV coax.
But the F-connectors they sell don't fit on the c@ble properly in my opinion.

There is a good article on c@ble types on the satcure website.
http://www.your-book.co.uk/c@ble.htm
(replace the @ with an a)
Satcure will also sell you a length with the connectors already put on for you.

[nanochickin]

Yep i'll have to agree with what Robbo said

Basically you need as Robbo said WF/CT 100.

There are other alternatives such as HF109 and HF65

If its a short run you may even get away with RG6 but its best to stick to the above



Nano

[wod]

just spend the dosh and get some quality wf100 as it is copper foil/braid with a copper core

if the cable run is going to be over 30 metres then buy some wf125 as that is much better on long runs of cable

[Robbo]

Originally Posted by wod

if the c@ble run is going to be over 30 metres then buy some wf125 as that is much better on long runs of c@ble

Wod,
Do they do the screw on connectors for the wf125, or do they only do the 'snap and seal' ones?

[BGonaSTICK]

The brown coax is that colour for a reason... ops:

[wod]

Originally Posted by robbo71

Wod,
Do they do the screw on connectors for the wf125, or do they only do the 'snap and seal' ones?

yeah i think satcure does them

_http://www.satcure.com/accs/page8.htm#WF125

[Robbo]

Originally Posted by BGonaSTICK

The brown coax is that colour for a reason... ops:

Yes, my thoughts exactly....




Just wait for some smart*ss to come along though and point out that wf100 also comes in brown.


Oh yes, thanks wod.

[wod]

i've always used black cable but is brown a much better match against a brick wall ?

[Robbo]

Originally Posted by wod

i've always used black c@ble but is brown a much better match against a brick wall ?

I think it is.
I have brown and black alongside eachother going down the side of my house (brick).
The brown is much less noticeable.