RG-59 Cable

[Slade]

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.

[rthompson80819]

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.

[Slade]

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

[rthompson80819]

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

[Slade]

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

[Salmon Trout]

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.

[Slade]

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