
RG11 fittings: crimp or compression? - AVS Forum
Jun 4, 2008 · I'm looking for RG11 'F' fittings and from my research of the two choices, taking into account the cost of the fitting and the cost of the tool, which is the better choice? Or to ask it another …
RG11 or RG6 - AVS Forum
Apr 20, 2004 · With RG11, you'll gain permanently distorted connectors on your equipment, more difficult to run cable, harder to make connections, more expensive tools and connectors, and maybe …
Quad Shielded Coax necessary? - AVS Forum
Feb 11, 2002 · If you are going to use RG11 for the least signal loss, using good quality connectors and the appropriate tools is just as important to minimizing loss as the choice of cable. You can get …
What type of cable does Time Warner run to the house? - AVS Forum
Jan 4, 2016 · When I got cable from Comcast the technicians informed me that 500 feet was their limit for a standard drop (using RG11; RG6 is only for very short drops). Beyond that, they have to …
Is running RG11 overkill? - AVS Forum
Feb 5, 2009 · Is RG-11 overkill? Generally yes for consumer use. The cable is stiff, heavy, hard to work with, and requires extra effort when crimping on connections. Unless you have a really long cable run …
RG11 Coaxial Cable ?? Also Mounting info, and distance
May 27, 2002 · RG11 gives you extra signal with less noise. A 28 db preamp gives you extra signal but extra noise also. I use RG11 with my Winegard 8275 28 db preamp. When I put in the RG11 my two …
RG6 quad, RG7 twin or RG11 twin shield cable for TV? - AVS Forum
Jun 20, 2024 · Never seen anyone recommend RG7 or RG11 but they are better on paper. RG6 QUAD Shield is always recommended for most coax runs but I would take your question to the HDTV …
Using RG11 coax cable for sub or active speakers - AVS Forum
Sep 29, 2020 · RG11 is somewhat pliable (as long as the messenger is removed) up to a certain extent without kinking or going oval, but being used mainly as drop cable, it wasn't really meant for that of …
RG6 or RG6 Quad for rooftop antenna. - AVS Forum
Apr 8, 2009 · I actually used RG11 which has a few less db per 100' than RG6 quad shield. RG11 is really a pain as it is 1/2 " diameter and it really doesn't want to bend. However in my challenging …
Comcast won't do install. Need to know what the... - AVS Forum
Mar 1, 2016 · The main cable runs the full 700' across our front property line at the road. Can a tap be installed anywhere along the main cable line? If the signal is 15 DBmV at the tap, is 500 feet a …