Thread: Coaxial Cable
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Old 26-Dec-2011, 6:39 PM   #7
slowhike
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In this thread http://forum.tvfool.com/showthread.php?t=2895
you guys have helped me narrow down my antenna choice to the Winegard HD-8800 http://www.winegarddirect.com/cview....nly%20Antennas, which I just ordered from Winegard.

I did not order the coax cable from them because the only ready to use length they offered was 100' & I will need far less. From antenna to TV will be less than 25', but I plan to buy a 50' length & have a little room for testing different antenna locations, etc.

As start looking at were to buy the cable (either local or on line) I think I need help with a few more questions in order to get the right stuff the first time.

I have read advice from GroundURMast in this thread, but to be sure I get it right....
1)....Are the "F connectors" what I need for both the antenna I ordered & the TV?
2)... looks like I need to order the sealant tape for were the cable connects to the roof top antenna, right?
3)... from GroundURMast advice, I see I don't need to worry with (or pay extra for) a supper shielded cable.
Do you have a link handy were I can order a quality 50' cable with the right type ends & the sealant tape?

It looks like I can get the tape at Lowes Home Improvement but they aren't listing the coax cable.
If you have a link & just say "This the 50' coax cable you need", I'll be happy
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