different types of Coax cable -- lowest signal loss???

lrobieson · #1 (**permalink**) 10-15-2003, 12:45 AM

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

bobkat · #2 (**permalink**) 10-15-2003, 11:37 AM

Lance:

You're getting all worked up over nothing. RG6 is just fine for all but the longest cable runs. I've run over 300 feet of RG6 and still had plenty of signal.

kat

dtsexpert · #3 (**permalink**) 10-15-2003, 02:51 PM

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

Quote:

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

duggy · #4 (**permalink**) 10-17-2003, 05:41 AM

I agree with the others concerning RG6. The only things I would add is that I feel the solid copper 18ga center conductor has a slight edge over the copper coated steel 18ga. in longer run's. Also try to get a cable that has as much outer braid as possible.(65% or better)
duggy

bobkat · #5 (**permalink**) 10-17-2003, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duggy

I agree with the others concerning RG6. The only things I would add is that I feel the solid copper 18ga center conductor has a slight edge over the copper coated steel 18ga. in longer run's. Also try to get a cable that has as much outer braid as possible.(65% or better)
duggy

Yes; good points duggy :wink:

kat