RG6 Cable

For what exactly? Satellite?

Range Maggot Bob wrote:
Has anybody used this cable?

Quad-Shield RG11 Heavy Duty Coax Cable w/ Weather Boot Connectors Indoor/Outdoor

Thanks!

RG11 is used primarily for very long runs. For most RV use RG6 is fine. RG11 isn't generally available at your local hardware store while RG6 is. I sure wouldn't spend a dime more for RG11 unless you are looking at running distances in excess of 200 feet.

I bought a 50’ and 100’ for my Pathway on $10 ext cord reels.

westernrvparkowner wrote:

Range Maggot Bob wrote:
Has anybody used this cable?

Quad-Shield RG11 Heavy Duty Coax Cable w/ Weather Boot Connectors Indoor/Outdoor

Thanks!

RG11 is used primarily for very long runs. For most RV use RG6 is fine. RG11 isn't generally available at your local hardware store while RG6 is. I sure wouldn't spend a dime more for RG11 unless you are looking at running distances in excess of 200 feet.

Yeah, I need it for extended runs on my DISH Playmaker. Most of the places we camp it's pretty difficult to get a signal, so 100' gives me more options on where to place it, with minimal line loss.

Thanks for the replies!

Range Maggot Bob wrote:

westernrvparkowner wrote:

Range Maggot Bob wrote:
Has anybody used this cable?

Quad-Shield RG11 Heavy Duty Coax Cable w/ Weather Boot Connectors Indoor/Outdoor

Thanks!

RG11 is used primarily for very long runs. For most RV use RG6 is fine. RG11 isn't generally available at your local hardware store while RG6 is. I sure wouldn't spend a dime more for RG11 unless you are looking at running distances in excess of 200 feet.

Yeah, I need it for extended runs on my DISH Playmaker. Most of the places we camp it's pretty difficult to get a signal, so 100' gives me more options on where to place it, with minimal line loss.



Thanks for the replies!

Does the playmaker work OK at the long distance with the RG11?

westernrvparkowner wrote:
RG11 is used primarily for very long runs. For most RV use RG6 is fine.

Concur !

Use the Snap-N-Seal compression connectors. RG6 have a blue seal and the part number is SNS1P6. They do require a special tool to install.

I’ve used 150’ to get to the RV park cable input. Pathway X2 worked fine.

None of the wire runs on an RV are long enough to worry about which cable to use. RG-11, RG-6, RG-59, the difference is mice nuts.

But if you really want to waste your money, you want hardline or LMR-600.

mike-s wrote:
But if you really want to waste your money, you want hardline or LMR-600.

LMR-600 is 50 ohm and can not be used. RG-11 is quite a bit thicker than RG-6. RG-6 will work fine.

mike-s wrote:
None of the wire runs on an RV are long enough to worry about which cable to use. RG-11, RG-6, RG-59, the difference is mice nuts.

But if you really want to waste your money, you want hardline or LMR-600.

No so, RG 59 will not work with most Dish systems, we also had issue when using it at
Home with cable service. Somewhat like saying 14 gauge wire will work for a 20 amp circuit.