Antenna cable


On Fanfare's Web site they offer to sell different lengths of antenna wire in both RG6/U and RG59/U. (I have no clue what these RG "codes" stand for.) It is noted that the RG6/U cable is quad shielded. EX. RG6/U quad-shield coaxial cable c/w F connectors(50') $39.95

This can be viewed at http://www.fanfare.com/fan-pric2.html#anchor769153

I went to Radio Shacks Web page and they have the following, RG-6/U Coaxial Cable $ 0.32 ft.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F005%5F001%5F002%5F000&product%5Fid=910%2D1572

Is this the same stuff? Is the cable from RS also "quad shielded"?

The RS is w/o connectors, are the connectors difficult to install?
brianmgrarcom

Showing 1 response by 6bq5

In theory, the cable/wire industry established codes for wire types, and the same code is the same cable across the board. In reality there are some differences; however one needs to put the differences into perspective w/ the application. "quad" sheilding is especially usefull in high-rise buildings, and buildings where there is lots of other wires - data, phone(digital), intercoms etc. and the spurrious noise level is fairly high. In a home/condo this is probably overkill, unless for FM you are under a tower for the least favorite station. The RS wire will be good, and lots cheaper!
Remember to weather proof all connections that are out side, use a black coulored wire if exposed to sunlight - better UV protection, and no splitters or junction boxes between the antenna and tunner.
Happy Listening