Direct TV wil not install a dish

Bill.Satellite wrote:
While an RG6 cable is good, it's not required by any current satellite TV receiver. If you have a very long run the loss between antenna and receiver can be reduced by the better quality cabling but since we are generally not talking about really long runs the RG-59 inside a coach will do just fine.

I did find out that the 250 feet of good RG-6 I used to test my tripod system in Florida didn't work in the Michigan UP! Shortened it to 150 feet and all was well. Apparently the weaker signal that far north wouldn't overcome the loss of that much coax!

robsouth wrote:

WyoTraveler wrote:


Waste of money and time using RG59. Do it right and use RG6.

But if it already done, no need to redo it.

Exactly!

WyoTraveler wrote:


Waste of money and time using RG59. Do it right and use RG6.

But if it already done, no need to redo it.

Bill.Satellite wrote:

Newer Direct receivers demand RG6 coax

While an RG6 cable is good, it's not required by any current satellite TV receiver. If you have a very long run the loss between antenna and receiver can be reduced by the better quality cabling but since we are generally not talking about really long runs the RG-59 inside a coach will do just fine.

Waste of money and time using RG59. Do it right and use RG6.

On 2 rigs I ran 2 coax cables from the receiver to the nearest outside locker where they were connected to barrel connectors - there is no reason to run it to the left back corner of the rig. I also had 150' of dual coax for the dish. This eliminates all mfg installed coax and related issues.

DTV now installs high quality and high bandwidth RG6 cable and connectors. This is a change from older installs and relates to the use of SWM capable receivers. SWM uses ONE coax that can transmit at least 7 HD channels up to 150' and the higher bandwidth demands on the coax are the reason for better quality components.

SWM is the newer technology and we now have the SWM HR44 receiver that can record 5 channels at the same time. We move the receiver from the house to the rig when we travel.

Newer Direct receivers demand RG6 coax

While an RG6 cable is good, it's not required by any current satellite TV receiver. If you have a very long run the loss between antenna and receiver can be reduced by the better quality cabling but since we are generally not talking about really long runs the RG-59 inside a coach will do just fine.

donn0128 wrote:
Ebay? How about any number of online satellite stores. Big box stores will have all the coax, tools, and connectors you will need to do a neat job.

Agree with that. I'd say Radio Shack but not any more.. I guess Walmart might have stuff too.

Johno02 wrote:
Right and wrong. Satellite receivers do require a line direct to the receiver from the dish, and the installed wire could be used, but would have to be rewired to the receiver. Unless this is permanent connection, through the window might be the easiest idea. Another option would be to run dedicated cables.

Well, almost correct. You can use a diplexer in the line. I use a diplexer for my Dish sat dish. I wanted to be able to either use my portable sat dish or RV park cable at the same input point using one cable. I am not surprised though that sat techs are unaware. Diplexer will cost all of $1 ea. Amazon sells them. one cable connects to input. One output cable connects to sat input. The other output cable connect to TV input. This NOT a splitter. It is a diplexer.

Ebay? How about any number of online satellite stores. Big box stores will have all the coax, tools, and connectors you will need to do a neat job.

okay I guess a rewire is in my future. Now to see what I can find on eBay