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    Connecting dish to existing cable.

    Thanks jgabriels. I might give that a shot. I did already order some flat cable though :) Im not sure if I understand the power passing. Does this mean that the non-power passing side will not transfer the current from the receiver to my cable modem, if I connect it as JosephB suggested...
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    Connecting dish to existing cable.

    Yes I am powering the motor to get from 83 W all the way to 123 W. That was my concern also. But it seems it might be safer to have a separate cable. Thanks for all the suggestions and advice. I was not aware of flat RG6 cable or diplexers but now I am. I thought this might be something that...
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    Connecting dish to existing cable.

    Thanks for your advice. I was unaware of the flat RG6 and it sounds tempting but I will see if I can pass the coax through the attic. I have already grounded the dish (not the cable) to an outdoor faucet (about 10 feet away). Does the cable also need grounding. I do not have the RG6 with ground...
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    Connecting dish to existing cable.

    Hi I recently installed an 85cm Fortec Star dish with an SG2100 motor. I currently have the RG6 cable from the motor running through my kitchen door, squashing the cable until I figure a better way to get the cable into the house. Is it possible to use my cable company's outdoor connection to...