Does this work on RG11 or RG6 only?

swimmer

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Does this work on RG11 or RG6 only?

05-07-2008, 04:35 PM

I'd prefer to use RG-11 because, as I understand it, it'll go further than RG-6 since it has less resistance. Is that right? Does the SWM-8 work with RG-11? Do the DirecTV DVRs?
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05-07-2008, 08:21 PM

RG11 is fine with DIRECTV installations; it reduces signal loss and allows for longer runs from the dish.
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05-26-2008, 10:22 PM

Rg-59?

Originally posted by WK-Jeff View Post

RG11 is fine with DIRECTV installations; it reduces signal loss and allows for longer runs from the dish.

Jeff,
Can a SWM setup work with a house wired with 20 year old RG-59 cable? Also, how far away can the power inserter be from the SWM8?

Thanks,

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Last edited by milominderbinder; 05-26-2008, 11:58 PM. Reason: forgot second question
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05-27-2008, 10:41 AM

Yes, RG59 also works with the SWM, but RG6 and RG11 are better. The max runs are 200ft with a 1x8 splitter, 250ft with a 1x4 splitter, and 300ft with a 1x2 splitter, using RG6. RG59 runs would likely need to be shorter, but I don't have the specs for this lower-quality cable.
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