Re: What Does "RG-6" {Coax Cable} Mean ?

On Dec 31, 5:53 am, RHF <rhf-newsgro...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Dec 30, 9:44 pm, msg <msg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:> Brian wrote:
I finally got a house out in the woods on five acres and I'm going to set up
a couple of pretty long wires and my Wellbrook ALA-1530. I've pretty much
decided on RG-6 for a couple of 150 ft. runs because the stuff's dirt cheap
and I can pick it up at the local Home Depot.

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- Be careful of coax purchases from Home Depot;
- strip the outer jacket and inspect the braid before buying.
- Product that I have bought has lousy shielding at low vhf
- (50 Mhz) and probably will be unsuitable at HF as well.
- I don't remember the OEM.
-
- Regards,
-
- Michael
-

MSG,

Yes the 'quality' of Coax Cable does vary.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_cablehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_cable#Standards
Especially when you buy 'Generic' Stuff at a BigBox
{Discount} Retailer at a Low Price.

Usually Quad-Shield RG6 {75 Ohm} Coax Cable is fairly good stuff.http://en..wikipedia.org/wiki/RG-6http://www.hometech.com/techwire/coax.html#HT-RG6QBhttp://www.hometech.com/techwire/coax.html#BE-1189Ahttp://www.hometech.com/techwire/coax.html#BE-7916A
* Two Aluminium Braid Shields 60% and 40%
* Two AL Foil 100% Shields
* Gas-Injected (Foamed) PE Dielectric
* Inner Conductor : Solid Copper or Copper-Clad-Steel
PVC Outer Jacket {Cover}http://cableorganizer.com/coaxial-cables/rg6-quad-shield-coax-cable.htmlhttp://www.homenetworkgear.com/catalog/model_5781.htm?sid=F173173DE85...

Genesis* 1000 Feet Bulk RG-6 Quad Shield Coaxial Cablehttp://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ130139914168
* Genesis Premium Broadband Cable, Manufactured by Honeywell

What Does "RG-6" {Coax Cable} Mean ?http://www.bluejeanscable.com/articles/rg6.htm
-presented by- Blue Jeans Cable

Note - Home Depot only lists one RG6 Coax Cable OnLine.http://tinyurl.com/3y97cq
Brand 'BICC'
500 Ft. Black RG6 Quad-Shield Coaxial Cable
Model 92041-45-08 -
Cable Type : RG6/U
Impedance Ohms : 75 Ohms
Nominal O.D. : 0.307 In.
Wire Gauge/Number of Conductors : 1/18 AWG
Cable Length : 500 Ft.
Suitable for LAN, cable, digital video, and direct broadcast
satellite.
Sunlight Resistant - Coaxial Cable
Home Depot -http://www.homedepot.com/

CAUTION - The big problem with RG6 Coax Cable and even
the Quad-Shield type is the Aluminium Braid is not as good
a Conductor as Copper Braid.

TIP - You may have to run a Heavy Copper Wire along with
the RG6 Coax Cable to "Bond" your Antenna Ground with
your House's AC Mains Ground.
-
- Be Advised - None of the above RG6 Coax Cable
- is 'designated' for Direct Burial.

Generally most RG6 Quad-Shield Coax Cable will work OK*
by Itself for Direct Burial for a period of at least 3~5 Years.
* Excluding Accidental Damage by Man or Attack by Animals.

Extra Protection* for the Buried Coax Cable can be obtained
by using Half-Inch (1/2") Black Polyethylene Drip Water Tubing
{Hose} as an added Layer of Protection for Buried Coax Cable
against damage from Plants, Tree Roots and Animals.
* This Extra Protection is often needed when the Coax Cable
is within a few Inches of the Surface of the Ground or Lays
across Pathways and Walkways.

Note - Black Polyethylene (Poly) Drip Water Tubing {Hose}
is Water-Proof from both the Inside and Outside. :o)

Most Hardware Stores have Black Polyethylene Drip Water Tubing
{Hose} used for Water Distribution for Yard Lawn and Plant Garden
Watering Systems in 100 Foot Lengths; some have it in longer
Lengths and there are also Water-Tight Connectors to join two
pieces if needed. Examples - http://tinyurl.com/yw28yh
http://www.doityourself.com/invt/7861081
http://cgi.ebay.com/_W0QQitemZ320063814490


~ RHF
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