Thread: Coaxial Cable
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Old 21-Jan-2011, 7:38 AM   #1
Yaguy
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Coaxial Cable

I'm familiar with the Belden, but I hear people talking about Commscope as well. I have a rooftop antenna and the cable goes down the roof, touching asphalt shingles- should I get a plenum type coaxial cable that can resist more heat than typical coaxial cable? It's mostly angled toward the north/west side of the house. It's a 50' run to the grounding block. Will good RG6 do? Or should I look at RG11?

Finally. What specific cable with it's designations, materials, or shieldings, braids should I try to obtain? Rather than go with what with the hardware or electronics store has from China, I wanted to buy from a local cable distributor and get some high quality coax and have them crimp on good connectors. I've read that white cable is better- heat, UV resistance etc.

Currently, I've been using- for about 18 years- Belden DUOBOND II for CATV. Yes, I believe it's RG59; but the run isn't that long after it enters the house.

Thanks.
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