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Anthony mann · 12-03-08, 09:53 AM

lose of signal strength after jioning coxial cabletogether with f1 to dige box

Robbo · 12-03-08, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony mann

lose of signal strength after jioning coxial cabletogether with f1 to dige box

Yes.....

about 3dB at the higher frequencies, plus the extra loss of the increased cable length.

What of it?

flashgordon1952 · 12-03-08, 12:38 PM

I agree with robbo there is a loss of signal is low. (he knows his stuff this guy) I have done this myself as the so and so builder decided to cut the cable before i moved in. Eventhough the RG6 cable is not as heavy duty as the cable that it is connected (through a female to female F connector) it does work ok. Its a lot cheaper and easier to do this especially they only cut the cable when it enters the house, so added another 10 metres. (which is a little OTT but i cant be bothered to cut it to size. Think it cost me £8 for the connectors and cable and postage. OK i could have gone to maplins but the nearest is a 24 mile round trip. not worth the aggro. (£3 in petrol)

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flashgordon1952 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 120 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Coaxial cable I agree with robbo there is a loss of signal is low. (he knows his stuff this guy) I have done this myself as the so and so builder decided to cut the cable before i moved in. Eventhough the RG6 cable is not as heavy duty as the cable that it is connected (through a female to female F connector) it does work ok. Its a lot cheaper and easier to do this especially they only cut the cable when it enters the house, so added another 10 metres. (which is a little OTT but i cant be bothered to cut it to size. Think it cost me £8 for the connectors and cable and postage. OK i could have gone to maplins but the nearest is a 24 mile round trip. not worth the aggro. (£3 in petrol)

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