Extending RG6?

[gcmcl]

Quick question for the guys:

Can I extend my coax run from the dish to the receiver by using a barrel connector and another piece of RG6? If so, any special barrel connector needed? At what point will I start experiencing signal loss?

Thanks!

GM

 

[Brewer4]

No problems. It really doesnt get impacted until over 100 feet. And even that, I have had 2-300 and no problems.

 

[Bob Nielsen]

Quick question for the guys:

Can I extend my coax run from the dish to the receiver by using a barrel connector and another piece of RG6? If so, any special barrel connector needed? At what point will I start experiencing signal loss?

Thanks!

GM

Yes. There will probably be a slight increase in loss (even the longer cable length does that), but you shouldn't notice any effect as long as you aren't increasing the length by a very large amount). I use common barrels designed for cable TV without problems (no need to buy Monster brand, etc.)

 

[jdspencer]

If they will be outside, make sure they are watertight.

 

[Brewer4]

If they will be outside, make sure they are watertight.

Electrical tape works well for that.

 

[Hemi 6.1]

Electrical tape works well for that.

I always wrap my connections with this as well. The tape does wonders.

 

[Brewer4]

I always wrap my connections with this as well. The tape does wonders.

I had my well pump replaced and guess what is used to contain the wires and prevent the pump from hitting the sides? Pump was 10 years old but looks like got lightening strike but the tape was still intact even under water.

 

[shmeff]

Electrical tape works well for that.

uhh...Troubleshooting nightmare.

 

[Mike500]

To really do it right, you either replace the entire cable run or use a high frequency weather sealed compression butt line splice like this one listed on eBay;

Snap N Seal Compression Coax Butt Line Splice 81SNS6 - (eBay item 150154587614 end time Sep-02-07 20:38:10 PDT)

This is the best long term option, since you's eliminated two extra points of possible water entry, even if you were to use a high frequency F81 barrel connector.