| Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Should I replace the Coax TV cable. [message #292749 is a reply to message #292719] |
Tue, 22 December 2015 13:30   |
jhbridges
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Registered: May 2011
Location: Braselton ga
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Bob -
However you wire, follow the Wiring Rule. Double pull everything. Cheap and easy with the walls out, minor expense if the extras are never used. Invaluable when you use them and don't have to either forego something or get a wire behind an existing wall. Anyone's good foam core 75Ohm cable ought to work for TV reception - cable or off-air. Pat attention to the connectors. If you can get the local cable guy to lend you his connector tool, use compression connectors. Otherwise, borrow or buy one of the crimping tools which works for multiple size cables and use the connectors with separate ferrules. Try to stay away from the screw - on or captive crimp on connectors. They aren't as robust. Note - RG - 58 is for your ham or CB set to the antenna. It's 50 Ohm. RG - 59 is video, receive, or (old) network cable. It's 75 Ohm. They aren't the same. Be sure you get the right connectors for what you're using. RG - 6 is larger in diameter than RG - 59, and needs the proper connector. It is somewhat less lossy, but in a GMC it won't make a noticeable difference because the runs are so short.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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