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Thegr8k · 31-08-08, 11:19 PM

Hi, so my eurovox ultra (dm500c clone) works perfectly when using a short coax cable and picks up all channels.

It used to work OK with my long (11-12m) cable but the performance has deteriorated to the point where channels like sly sports 1 & 3 , several movie channels etc.. don't work at all and others are not working very well, however many channels still work perfectly.

The problem is obviously with the long cable as all channels work with a short cable.

I am quite confident I have fitted the f-connectors correctly as I have redone them a few times and still no joy.

The coax cable is stapled along my wall, which does include one or two 90 degree bends, is this my problem? Also, if this is my problem, does this mean this particular coax is weakened for good..or will it be ok if I straighten it out? And if this may well be the problem, is there any coax cable that can withstand a lot of bending?

And lastly, would a signal booster help with my problem?

thanks in advance for any help

robbo21982 · 01-09-08, 12:22 AM

My mother in law had similar probs with her cable. It'll be due to the cable being longer so the signal is weakened. Best bet is here mate. I got one of these for the M-I-L and it works a treat.

I've switched my coax for a shorter cable and the signal has increased on some channels that were a bit dodgy before so I'd say it's defo to do with the cable length but I can't see how bending it would matter other than if it was actually doubled up. Putting it round a corner shouldn't matter I wouldn't have thought.

Thegr8k · 01-09-08, 01:24 AM

Thanks m8 that info is really useful, good to know the problem is 'sortable'.

One thing though, the product you sent a link of, doesn't it have TV aerial connections? How could I use this with my coax which has f-connectors?

Robbo · 01-09-08, 02:06 AM

F-plug to aerial plug adapters.

Thegr8k · 01-09-08, 02:55 AM

thought so..thanks...I will try this and let you know how I get on

Thegr8k · 01-09-08, 05:14 PM

worked gr8 thanks a lot guys..i used a spare signal booster I had lying around, i'm sure most will work...

the adaptor i bought was a coax plug to f-socket adaptor for £1.99 from maplin incase any wants to know in the future although i'm sure you can find them for much cheaper on the net

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...C=SO&U=strat15

31-08-08, 11:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Thegr8k Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Coaxial cable problem on eurovox ultra (dm500c) Hi, so my eurovox ultra (dm500c clone) works perfectly when using a short coax cable and picks up all channels. It used to work OK with my long (11-12m) cable but the performance has deteriorated to the point where channels like sly sports 1 & 3 , several movie channels etc.. don't work at all and others are not working very well, however many channels still work perfectly. The problem is obviously with the long cable as all channels work with a short cable. I am quite confident I have fitted the f-connectors correctly as I have redone them a few times and still no joy. The coax cable is stapled along my wall, which does include one or two 90 degree bends, is this my problem? Also, if this is my problem, does this mean this particular coax is weakened for good..or will it be ok if I straighten it out? And if this may well be the problem, is there any coax cable that can withstand a lot of bending? And lastly, would a signal booster help with my problem? thanks in advance for any help

01-09-08, 12:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
robbo21982 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 100 Thanks: 19 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Coaxial cable problem on eurovox ultra (dm500c) My mother in law had similar probs with her cable. It'll be due to the cable being longer so the signal is weakened. Best bet is here mate. I got one of these for the M-I-L and it works a treat. I've switched my coax for a shorter cable and the signal has increased on some channels that were a bit dodgy before so I'd say it's defo to do with the cable length but I can't see how bending it would matter other than if it was actually doubled up. Putting it round a corner shouldn't matter I wouldn't have thought.

01-09-08, 01:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Thegr8k Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Coaxial cable problem on eurovox ultra (dm500c) Thanks m8 that info is really useful, good to know the problem is 'sortable'. One thing though, the product you sent a link of, doesn't it have TV aerial connections? How could I use this with my coax which has f-connectors?

01-09-08, 02:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Robbo Satellite mad Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 9,231 Thanks: 93 Thanked 1,967 Times in 1,590 Posts	Re: Coaxial cable problem on eurovox ultra (dm500c) F-plug to aerial plug adapters. __________________ القمر الصناعي هو أفضل TM600 linux,TM6800HD,TM5200,TM1000,TM2200 motor, Triax TD110 dish. Electronics Engineer and satellite installer.MBC Satellites

01-09-08, 02:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Thegr8k Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Coaxial cable problem on eurovox ultra (dm500c) thought so..thanks...I will try this and let you know how I get on

01-09-08, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Thegr8k Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Coaxial cable problem on eurovox ultra (dm500c) worked gr8 thanks a lot guys..i used a spare signal booster I had lying around, i'm sure most will work... the adaptor i bought was a coax plug to f-socket adaptor for £1.99 from maplin incase any wants to know in the future although i'm sure you can find them for much cheaper on the net http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...C=SO&U=strat15

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