[nz9p29]

I am building and the cable wiring guy wants to know what kind of RG6 I want.


I have Directv and a CAV 6.6 system that will distribute the three DSS bozes I have.


I told him I want F connectors in the rooms and RCA connectors at the home base. All cables will be "Homerunned".


What is my best and most economical way to go? I plan to eventually have HD also.


I know I want Dual Cables (Siamese), but what about :


18 AWG?

Solid Copper Core?

% of Braiding?

Dual or Quad Shield?

3.0, 2.2 or 1 Swept test?


Also, for 500Ft, what is a good or reasonable price?

 

[indil377]



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Originally Posted by nz9p29 /forum/post/0


I am building and the cable wiring guy wants to know what kind of RG6 I want.


I have Directv and a CAV 6.6 system that will distribute the three DSS bozes I have.


I told him I want F connectors in the rooms and RCA connectors at the home base. All cables will be "Homerunned".


What is my best and most economical way to go? I plan to eventually have HD also.


I know I want Dual Cables (Siamese), but what about :


18 AWG?

Solid Copper Core?

% of Braiding?

Dual or Quad Shield?

3.0, 2.2 or 1 Swept test?


Also, for 500Ft, what is a good or reasonable price?

If your cable guy doesn't know I would be getting another cable guy.

 

[sport06]



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Originally Posted by indil377 /forum/post/0


If your cable guy doesn't know I would be getting another cable guy.

I couldnt have said that any better myself.


but me personally, i like commscope 2227v

 

[nz9p29]

I know that. I was trying to be specific. Sub-Contractors will often use the cheapest stuff they can. I wanted to make sure I specified the type.

 

[sport06]



Quote:
Originally Posted by nz9p29 /forum/post/0


I know that. I was trying to be specific. Sub-Contractors will often use the cheapest stuff they can. I wanted to make sure I specified the type.

Ok, so me personally, I like Commscope 2227V

 

[ekdo]



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Originally Posted by sport06 /forum/post/0


Ok, so me personally, I like Commscope 2227V

What would be the difference between Commscope 2227v and Belden 1189a besides the price?

 

[ScottS]



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Originally Posted by ekdo /forum/post/0


What would be the difference between Commscope 2227v and Belden 1189a besides the price?

ekdo,


I would stay away from any of the copper-clad-steel (CCS) RG6 cables. IIRC, DirectTV (for example) specifically specs a solid copper core. You will also find that quad shield CCS is very stiff and difficult to work with -- especially if you are retrofitting a house with drywall already up.


I would suggest a cable rated to 3GHz with a solid copper core. If you are concerned with cost, Belden 7915a (not quad shield) fits the bill and is suprisingly affordable. You can get 1000' for under $125. The Belden 1694a (also not quad shield) is rated to 4.5GHz and is the gold standard on this forum. It's a more pricey at about $350 for 1000'.


Unless you live near a radio or TV transmission tower and are seriously concerned about interference, the 7915a is more than adeguate for residential needs.


Regards,

Scott

 

[ekdo]



Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottS /forum/post/0


ekdo,


I would stay away from any of the copper-clad-steel (CCS) RG6 cables. IIRC, DirectTV (for example) specifically specs a solid copper core. You will also find that quad shield CCS is very stiff and difficult to work with -- especially if you are retrofitting a house with drywall already up.


I would suggest a cable rated to 3GHz with a solid copper core. If you are concerned with cost, Belden 7915a (not quad shield) fits the bill and is suprisingly affordable. You can get 1000' for under $125. The Belden 1694a (also not quad shield) is rated to 4.5GHz and is the gold standard on this forum. It's a more pricey at about $350 for 1000'.


Unless you live near a radio or TV transmission tower and are seriously concerned about interference, the 7915a is more than adeguate for residential needs.


Regards,

Scott

Thanks, Scott.


I will have that spec'd for my new home in Wake county, not too far from Cary!