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belmontram
04-27-03, 07:11 PM
I read somewhere (and now cannot find it) that one type of connector made the best connection on CAT6 cable. Does anyone have a recommendation?


fewalt
04-27-03, 07:49 PM
I've got digital cable and a small dish. Sat reception is superior.

RG6 - the least number of splitters is the best way to go for starters.

My choice on the best connection for the best cable picture:
1) optical cable
2) composite video connection
3) RCA pins
4) rf connection to ch 3 or 4 (to be avoided, if at all possible)

fred

belmontram
04-28-03, 08:34 AM
Thanks for the info -- I ran RG6 cable through house, but I need to select the connectors (I think type F is what I should use?) The info I was trying to find talked about the different ways to attach the connectors to the cable --I think one was a screw-type and there was a second one but I don't remember what it was. And I don't know which would make the best connection. Can you help me?


fewalt
04-28-03, 02:29 PM
belmontram,
Running the rg6 thru the house is fine, as long as there aren't too many splitters. An amplifier will help if quality degrades.

Good F connectors should be crimped, not screwd on. We use a standard f-connector crimper. They can be crimped with pliers - just a bit trickier.

With a knife, remove 3/4 inch of cable leaving the center conductor. Now cut 1/4 inch of the black sheathing only. Don't cut throught the metal shielding. Strip back the shield, apply F-connector and crimp. Cut off excess center conductor.

But from the various components use atleast rca cords for a/v

fred

Gary Tait
04-30-03, 03:18 PM
Thomas and Betts SnapSeal is what professionals use. Me, I use the 25 cent crimp variety, and have few problems relted to those.