What is the maximum length of cable you can use? I'm thinking I'll need at least 300'. Is it standard RG6 coax?
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In addition to my previous answer, consider low-loss cable. It is more expensive, but compare the db loss per foot between that and RG-6. Yes, the cable they provide is RG-6. It is not a even premium RG-6.
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Past cable tech trainer for years. Signal loss over RG-6 over 100Ft is -6 dB @ 900 Mhz. Running 300' you are losing -18 dB. Might want to upgrade to RG-11 Less loss, nominally. -5.4 dB at 900 Mhz over 100'
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I would contact Wilson Electronics directly they are very willing to answer any question you have.
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I don't know about cable length. Maybe you can find a reference for the loss/foot of cable and compare that to the boost. The cable is standard RG6, 75 Ohm, coax
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I am not sure about a maximum cable length. I would keep your cable runs as short as possible and make sure your connections are tight. The kit comes with 20 foot 30 foot and a 50 foot lengths of cable and I do believe it is standard RG6 coax which carries a signal a long way.
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We used only 50 feet. Don't know if you can use 300 feet. Should contact Wilson.
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Look up the db loss per foot for RG-6 times the number of feet. I forget what that number is, but it is readily available. For every 3 db loss, you are loosing 1/2 the signal strength. Put the amplifier as close as possible to the external antenna, so the signal gets amplified before the cable loss. If you have a very weak signal to start with, 300 feet is probably too long. However, if you have a stronger signal to start with, it might work.
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Maximum was in booklet but can't find at present. Possibly quite a bit of resistance with 300' but unsure. It is standard RG6. Go on Wilson Electronics site for more info.
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I have used rg58 with this antenna for many years. My total feedline length is only 35 feet. Attenuation will be higher above 200Mhz compared to rg8. If you have a short run, the 58 will be easier to work with. If it is a long run and want to better reception on higher frequencies, rg8 is what you want. I have used this antenna for transmitting on 2 meter using rg58 and had a low swr.
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First of all, I would not recommend any lengths longer than 300 feet if data strength and reliability is important. This pertains to cable from any manufacturer. Here's a test. Place a fitting on each end of the cable while it's still in the box. Connect each end to your equipment and and check if it works for you. For this length, I would recommend either in-line repeaters or better yet, use a fiber optic cable.
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Hi, Vilma,There's 2 type of cable that any company normally install is the rg6,(is like 8mm wide) some houses has RG59 (is like 5 mm wide) both of then work with satellite, best one is the RG6, (up to 120feet) and the RG59 (80feet) so if your home is less than 80 feet one side to the other, you're fine. it will work. Thanks Peter
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50 feet of RG-6 with "F" connectors on both ends. The antenna is 300 ohms, which is connected to a 300 to 75 ohm bauln.
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Standard RG6 coax is the normal cable for satellite and cable TV. Most is rated 70 ohm and swept tested to 2200Mhz. The stuff you can find on Amazon or your local big box store is going to work just fine. The maximum run is 200 ft for this type of dish before it has signal issues.
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Hi I would think there is a instruction sheet. Not sure on the 100' RG6 cable Thank you for your communication. texasvalue
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Cable best used with Wilson amplifier products as is a very low loss cable intended for carrying signal to amplifier. Would be overkill; use of RG-6 coaxial cable (at lower cost) would meet your requirements.
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No, these connectors are sized for RG6 regular/quad cables. You can buy connectors for RG59. There is a specific procedure (and set of measurements) to correctly strip the coax and attach a compression connector. An online search will provide you with detailed instructions. Also, the correct tools are a must. If I recall DataShark has a reasonably priced kit.
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NO... Don't forget you need at least 18' (not shorter, but can be longer) of RG-58U to make this work, it is a requrement of the antenna system to make it work properly. The coax is part of this antenna system design.
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I ordered it with 50' of 50 ohm coax. If you have the cable 50 ohm with pl-259 male connectors on each end, no additional cable is required.
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I don't know the technical name of it but it's the standard 1/4 inch coax that the cable companies use. I went Big Lots and bought a 25' coax cable and then connected it to my TV. I think it's called RG6 and the female ends with pins are called F- pins.
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- This is the wrong cable for outdoor DTV antennas.. This is a 50 ohm cable, and you would want a 75 ohm cable.. RG6 is normally a good cable. For excessively long runs, you can use RG11 but it costs more and the ends are more expensive, as they require different crimper to install.. RG6 usually covers most DTV applications.
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I am using it with the Mahu Sky HDTV and it filters out FM signals so I can not test it for you. However FM goes from 88Mhz to 108Mhz in the united states, an RG6 cable is rated up to 3GHz (3000Mhz) so a RG6 cable should work just as good as a RG-59. That being said the Mediabridge cable is double shielded and (in my experience with it so far) should reduce the noise that you would pick up between the antenna and the receiver vs a single shielded cable.
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My cable is six feet long. It is very high quality for the price and I would not hesitate to by another if I ever need it.
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No you will need to get a standard RG-6 cable which are commonly available in 50 and 100 ft lengths at places like Home Depot, Lowes, Radio Shack, Amazon, etc
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Ah, crap I'm too late and the answer is gone...um... so does it include it's own cable and what kind will I need? I'm looking at this "RG6 Premium Solid Copper Quad-shield Coaxial Cable" does anyone know if that's the right kind for this antenna?