Will RG6 improve my RG59 signal on my 5er
Looking to upgrade to the Jack antenna. I am afraid that is a waste of money because the wiring into the trailer is RG59. RG6 helps cable signal, but not sure of OTA signal?
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The greatest loss will occur at the higher UHF frequencies. Presently the highest channel that is broadcast is channel 51 (real not virtual). The channel 51 frequency is 390 Mhz. The losses for 50ft of cable are as follows:
RG-59 3.2 db
RG-6 2.9 db
RG-11 1.4 db
RG-11 is huge and not practical for use in an RV.
As you can see, the difference between RG-59 and RG-6 is miniscule.
The most likely culprits are:
Loose connectors.
Poorly crimped connectors
Corroded connectors.
Corroded cable.
Damaged cable.
RG-59 3.2 db
RG-6 2.9 db
RG-11 1.4 db
RG-11 is huge and not practical for use in an RV.
As you can see, the difference between RG-59 and RG-6 is miniscule.
The most likely culprits are:
Loose connectors.
Poorly crimped connectors
Corroded connectors.
Corroded cable.
Damaged cable.
