Thread: different types of Coax cable -- lowest signal loss???
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Old 10-15-2003, 02:51 PM
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Re: different types of Coax cable -- lowest signal loss???
The RG6 will be fine. Try to peak the dish as best as you can. I run 120ft using RG6, never have any problem.
Michael

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Originally Posted by lrobieson
What is te best type of Coax cable meaning the lowest signal loss?

I have to have 120 ft of cable and looking for the best quality signal. I'm experiencing 8%-10% signal loss from the length of the cable. I know this because I have used a 25 ft cable to connect directly to the satellite when having the Fortec Star outisde near the satellite.

I realize there are the following types:

RG-6/U (18AWG)
RG-6/U Quad Shield (18AWG)
RG-11/U Cable (14AWG)
RG-8/U cable (9AWG)

Will a Fortec Star receiver have enough voltage to drive 120 ft of the RG-8/U cable? Wouldn't this type has the least signal loss?

Thanks,

Lance
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