Continuity problem with coax
The coax cable has a continuity problem somewhere between the connection on the side of the trailer, and the end that is to connect inside. We have had intermittent issues when trying to connect to ca...
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Let me preface my comments by saying I use a good RG-6 in all of my installs at home or in my RV; but every time this subject come up there is a lot of myths that come up and are repeated over and over. I work with all kinds of cabling in a test lab from cheap to some that are hundreds of dollars per foot.
Myth 1- Rg6 is inherently better than RG-59. That is impossible. There is no standard for either. RG is an old military term from the 50s. It means Radio Grade. It has long been replaced by Mil-Specs. I could take any cable, stamp RG-6 on it and legally sell it.
Myth 2 - You must use RG-6 because of the increased loss in RG-59. With both being of good quality on runs of over 100ft that might have a slight effect but in typical RV run you would see no difference. It is not uncommon in our testing to have a good quality RG-59 outperform many RG-6 cables.
What makes a good cable? First is the center conductor. Is it copper or just copper coated steel? Second is the insulation. Is it single, double or quad? Third is the outer sheath material. Will it hold up to movement, vibration, UV rays, etc. Last, but often overlooked, is the end connectors. Are they sealed against weather? Is the exposed center conductor the right length?
With all of that being said, in a typical use, a decent medium grade cable will work fine just don't buy a cheap imported cable just because it has RG-6 stamped on it to try and save money.
Myth 1- Rg6 is inherently better than RG-59. That is impossible. There is no standard for either. RG is an old military term from the 50s. It means Radio Grade. It has long been replaced by Mil-Specs. I could take any cable, stamp RG-6 on it and legally sell it.
Myth 2 - You must use RG-6 because of the increased loss in RG-59. With both being of good quality on runs of over 100ft that might have a slight effect but in typical RV run you would see no difference. It is not uncommon in our testing to have a good quality RG-59 outperform many RG-6 cables.
What makes a good cable? First is the center conductor. Is it copper or just copper coated steel? Second is the insulation. Is it single, double or quad? Third is the outer sheath material. Will it hold up to movement, vibration, UV rays, etc. Last, but often overlooked, is the end connectors. Are they sealed against weather? Is the exposed center conductor the right length?
With all of that being said, in a typical use, a decent medium grade cable will work fine just don't buy a cheap imported cable just because it has RG-6 stamped on it to try and save money.
