Will existing cable work for a satellite (DTV) system? I say no, my friend says no problem.
Does the cable companies now use RG6?
Does the cable companies now use RG6?
I guess you never read any Satellite manuals or guides. In everyone I own RG-6 is what it calls for.RG59 will work most of the time unless there is an unusual amount of distance.
What does that have to do with his statement which was on short runs it will work?I guess you never read any Satellite manuals or guides. In everyone I own RG-6 is what it calls for.
Why anyone would use a lesser cable with about a 2% cost difference is beyond me. Have fun with your RG-59,Just stay as far away from my house as possible.
What does that have to do with his statement which was on short runs it will work?
It has to do with the fact that its NOT recommended at all for satellite tv.What does that have to do with his statement which was on short runs it will work?
RG-59 is not recommended. If its in the wall,you better run new RG-6. If I ever found out my Installer used RG-59. He wouldn't have a job.
I guess you never read any Satellite manuals or guides. In everyone I own RG-6 is what it calls for.
Why anyone would use a lesser cable with about a 2% cost difference is beyond me. Have fun with your RG-59,Just stay as far away from my house as possible.
Going off of what I remember (or was awake for) from my SBCA class:
If you look at the center conductor of your coax cable, imagine concentric rings going outwards. The center of the conductor passes the voltage, and then as you proceed outward, it carries the signal. Closer to the center is the lower frequency signals, and as you get farther away the signal frequency gets higher.
Now compare the difference between the center conductors of RG-59 and RG-6 cable. Can you see where RG-59, with it's smaller center conductor, might have problems carrying higher frequency signals without interference?
I'm pretty sure D* Would run new wire . I know what your saying. But if they see you have RG59,I doubt many will use it.They have never had a problem running new wires in my house.So are you going to go out to the MILLIONS of homes that had cable put in back in the '70, '80, and 90's and replace all of it ?
There are alot of jobs that you cannot run new stuff to.
Jimbo
Most cable companies now use RG6, so there shouldn't be a problem. Also, the older RG59 should work okay if the length isn't too long. And, there aren't any splitters hidden in the walls.