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Oct 18, 2018

RG6 Cable

Has anybody used this cable?

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

Thanks!

29 Replies

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

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