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flyfishing48
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Sep 10, 2017

Cover for Satelite cable or roof

Our 5 er is pre-wired for a Satelite dish, the roof is marked where to drill a hole to access the cable. My question is what's normally used to cover the hole once the cable is fished through the opening?
I should add I am not going to use the cable for a satellite dish, it will be connected to a weboost antenna.
Thanks in advance for any help.
  • flyfishing48's avatar
    flyfishing48
    Explorer
    Sep 11, 2017
    Tom_M wrote:
    flyfishing48 wrote:
    My weboost came with a rg6 cable from the outside antenna to the booster, isn't that a 75 ohm cable? The label just st says says rg6
    I checked the specs on three weBoost units. Two stated 50 ohm impedance, one stated 75/50 ohms. Since your device came with RG-6 coax, you will be able to use the coax installed in your RV. Check the specs for your model to make sure.


    Looks like I am good to go.
  • Tom_M1's avatar
    Tom_M1
    Explorer
    Sep 11, 2017
    flyfishing48 wrote:
    My weboost came with a rg6 cable from the outside antenna to the booster, isn't that a 75 ohm cable? The label just st says says rg6
    I checked the specs on three weBoost units. Two stated 50 ohm impedance, one stated 75/50 ohms. Since your device came with RG-6 coax, you will be able to use the coax installed in your RV. Check the specs for your model to make sure.
  • flyfishing48's avatar
    flyfishing48
    Explorer
    Sep 11, 2017
    Me Again wrote:
    Or one of these with the Dicor.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/132192528892?chn=ps&dispItem=1


    That's basically what shipped with the unit, but that was intended for a side of the rv penitration not a roof, I think if I were to use that plus a rubber boot and the Dicor I should be ok. I might go to a local marine store and see what they have, maybe something like was also suggested on this thread.

    Thanks for suggestions
  • Tom_M1's avatar
    Tom_M1
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2017
    flyfishing48 wrote:
    My weboost came with a rg5 cable from
    The outside antenna to the booster isn't that a 75 ohm cable? The label just st says says rg6
    The most common coax used for TV is RG-6 and RG-59. RG-59 isn't used much anymore. Both are 75 ohm coax.

    Someone on the forum might have a suggestion for good 50 ohm coax to use for your setup.
  • BarneyS's avatar
    BarneyS
    Explorer III
    Sep 10, 2017
    I think I would use a marine cable deck seal such as this one to bring the cable through the roof. My son had one on the cabin of his sailboat for years and it never let a drop of water inside. See no reason it would not work great for RV use.
    Barney
  • flyfishing48's avatar
    flyfishing48
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2017
    My weboost came with a rg6 cable from the outside antenna to the booster, isn't that a 75 ohm cable? The label just st says says rg6
  • one_strange_tex's avatar
    one_strange_tex
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2017
    In addition to the caulk/lap sealant, antenna installations also sometimes use a rubber "boot" collar which goes tightly around the coax cable and slid down to contact the layer of caulk to enhance the seal.
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Sep 10, 2017
    To answer the question Dicor Non Leveling Non Sag Lap Sealant 551LSW to seal the hole originally, then the self leveling for on going maintenance. Chris

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