Re: Creases in coaxial cables


AZ Nomad Wrote:
On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 13:56:46 -0600, clifto clifto@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

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isw wrote:-
Still, the smart money would be on buying a new roll of RG-6 at the
local Radio Shack.--
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Unless something's changed in a major way, smart money doesn't spend
itself for coax at Radio Shack.-

Definately. Radio shack is about twenty times more expensive than
buying
from a home construction hardware store.




Just make sure the percentage of shielding is 80% or better, the more
the better.There is alot of off-air noise and signals that get into a
modems' bandwith that can cause havoc.Not to mention your digital boxes
and /or digital phone services.Moisture can also be a problem in coax
which may not be visible when you are examing the cables.As for small
kinks or bends, it may depend on what type of modulation is being used
for the modem. A 16 or 256 Quam signal is extremely sensitive to
cabling issues where as a Qspk isn't, so to speak. Instead of looking
for a used cable , why not just ask a cable installer( if you happen to
see 1 in your neighborhood) if he can give you some coax. Most would be
happy to do so if it means they won't have to run it. Some Cable
companies even sell it at some of their offices. A good quality coax
will also keep you from causing problems throughout your nieghborhood
sice it keep unwanted noise and carriers from entering the upstream
path( and down stream paths in some cases).If and when you do get a
cable modem installed , make sure the installer or whoever checks out
your drop coax to make sure you are not putting excessive noise back
onto the system, a good tech should do that anyway.




--
Dartattack
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