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Author Topic: Sattelite Dishes/Cables  (Read 4426 times)

Shaft

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Sattelite Dishes/Cables
« on: September 15, 2008, 11:56:32 AM »

Can anyone tell me if you need special coaxial cable for sattelite dishes or can use use the ordinary stuff?


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dave.m

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Re: Sattelite Dishes/Cables
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2008, 12:01:43 PM »

Shaft,
You should really use proper satalite cable.
FT100 is readily available and not too expensive.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=275&doy=15m9&C=SO&U=strat15
dave

Just found this, if you have a Maplins near you:
Complete with 2 F type connectors
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=219428

dave
« Last Edit: September 15, 2008, 12:05:21 PM by dave.m »
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Shaft

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Re: Sattelite Dishes/Cables
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2008, 12:23:11 PM »

Dave thanks for the quick response.
I have ordered it , should be here on Thurs.


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dave.m

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Re: Sattelite Dishes/Cables
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2008, 12:39:24 PM »

Happy viewing
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oldfogy

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Re: Satellite Dishes/Cables
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2008, 04:45:00 PM »

The cable Dave pointed out is by far the best option.

However, ordinary 75ohm coaxial cable will work but you may get a lot of interference, so it's not worth using.
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