Does dstv use regular coaxial cables?

[Azbubu]

I have a sd pvr but my existing cable for tv2 is now too short since I've moved to a new place. Can I just replace it with a longer coaxial cable and attach the existing connectors atthe end? Or is it something else?

 

[Quantum Theory]

There are many kinds of coaxial cables... What do you mean by regular?

RG6 75 Ohm coaxial cable, that can handle up to 2150 MHz is what you want. That is basically any TV cable available in the shops...

 

[Smurfatefrog]

blah blah, QT gave a better explanation

 

[Azbubu]

There are many kinds of coaxial cables... What do you mean by regular?

RG6 75 Ohm coaxial cable, that can handle up to 2150 MHz is what you want. That is basically any TV cable available in the shops...

Err, I don't know. Just saw game had a 20m coaxial cable for R99. Will check again. Thanks.

 

[Quantum Theory]

Err, I don't know. Just saw game had a 20m coaxial cable for R99. Will check again. Thanks.

Just messing with you. That 20m from Game should be fine.

For interest sake, here is a list of regular coaxial cables:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_cable#Standards

 

[Azbubu]

Which of these cables would work? Are they the same? One says "coaxial cable 75 ohm" and the other "coaxial cable RG6" ?

 

[satanboy]

Which of these cables would work? Are they the same? One says "coaxial cable 75 ohm" and the other "coaxial cable RG6" ?

Please answer the man.

 

[bin3]

They are the same: both should work.

If you extend (not replace) try to get the metal extender plugs: those plastic ones suck.

 

[satanboy]

They are the same: both should work.

If you extend (not replace) try to get the metal extender plugs: those plastic ones suck.

Mine keeps coming loose....

 

[bdt]

If you extend (not replace) try to get the metal extender plugs: those plastic ones suck.

That would be the F connector. You need all three to do the extend thing.

 

[Arthur]

Yes. Same co-ax. Just make sure the plugs are compatible with your needs.

 

[I.am.Sam]

Please answer the man.

i think he has moved on from those cables

 

[MartyMarts]

i think he has moved on from those cables

Its been less than 3 years. Maybe he's still waiting for an answer.

 

[Azbubu]

Thanks guys. I'll get the cable today.

 

[Rickster]

Funny thing is RG6 is 75Ω

 

[Quantum Theory]

Funny thing is RG6 is 75Ω

Can you please explain the funny thing about the cables impedance?

 

[Quantum Theory]

Which of these cables would work? Are they the same? One says "coaxial cable 75 ohm" and the other "coaxial cable RG6" ?

I know you asked this long ago, but... the one is pre-terminated and those cables are always bad quality. The other one has no connectors and you will have to buy them separate and put them on. This is the way to go.

EDIT: Actually, you can see 2 loose F-connectors in that blister pack, so no need to buy separate.

 

[Arthur]

Thanks guys. I'll get the cable today.

The price will have changed a bit. Might not be worth it.

 

[Azbubu]

What was also confusing was that the one on the left states "satellite" and the one on the right "TV and Video" despite them both having F-connectors.

 

[MartyMarts]

i think he has moved on from those cables

Its been less than 3 years. Maybe he's still waiting for an answer.

see:

Thanks guys. I'll get the cable today.