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Originally Posted by rabeatz
SummitSource.com includes 50 feet of coaxial with every antenna order, so I can just use that instead of trying to mess with the stuff Dish put in.
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Just so you know, the coax that they include with the deal is RG59, not RG6. RG59 is a lot more lossy and has no shielding, and that's why everyone prefers RG6. It's not to say that RG59 won't work, but at 50 feet, RG6 will probably deliver about 2-3 dB better signal at the end.
The lack of shielding on RG59 can also sometimes be problematic if microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, or other electrical interference is interrupting your TV viewing. This may or may not be an issue in your house, but it's something to look for if you go with RG59.
Your signals appear to be strong, so you might be OK either way.