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Title: RG-59 Cable
Post by: Slade on October 02, 2010, 07:54:15 AM

I was wondering about building a coax network cable.  I have a tv cable that had its rf connector break off.  I just wondered if these arent
all RG-59 or if there something else.

Title: Re: RG-59 Cable
Post by: rthompson80819 on October 02, 2010, 02:13:07 PM

Actually, RG-6 has become more common than RG-59, but they need different connectors.  Even RG-59 has several different sizes of connectors depending on the type of shielding.

Title: Re: RG-59 Cable
Post by: Slade on October 02, 2010, 05:29:31 PM

I need to have one as a backup for my server.  I wanted too put bnc connectors on it really.

Title: Re: RG-59 Cable
Post by: rthompson80819 on October 02, 2010, 05:56:13 PM

BNC is a better connector but depending on the make and model it can be much more difficult to put on.

Title: Re: RG-59 Cable
Post by: Slade on October 03, 2010, 04:44:17 AM

just wanted too know wether or not there was a way too tell if its rg-59 cable though

Title: Re: RG-59 Cable
Post by: Salmon Trout on October 03, 2010, 04:58:53 AM

RG-59 coaxial cable is commonly packed with consumer equipment, such as VCRs  or digital cable/satellite receivers. Manufacturers tend to include only RG-59 cables because it costs less than RG-6 does. However, given the short lengths provided (usually 4-6 feet / 1.2-1.8 m), this is generally sufficient for its typical use.

Title: Re: RG-59 Cable
Post by: Slade on October 03, 2010, 05:30:53 AM

Its enough for a backup connection.  Probably will just be one cable though from the old server