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  • WELCOME TO THE NEW SERVER!

    If you are seeing this you are on our new server WELCOME HOME!

    While the new server is online Scott is still working on the backend including the cachine. But the site is usable while the work is being completes!

    Thank you for your patience and again WELCOME HOME!

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    New construction wiring for DirecTV

    Do I also need a #10 ground wire at the satellite that connects to the home central grounding? Can someone also address the need for Ethernet and phone at a TV location?
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    New construction wiring for DirecTV

    What are the pros and cons of the swm dish? Obviously one pro is it uses a lot less wire. Are there any cons? I know Ethernet serves to help download movies and other content. Are there other needs for it at TV locations? Is the phone line for dialing out to order Pay-Per-View? Thank you for...
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    New construction wiring for DirecTV

    I am wiring a new house and I want to pre-wire for DirecTV. I am setting up a structured media panel where I will "home run" all my coax locations. The following is my understanding of coax wiring for direcTV: You must wire with RG6 rated coax For DVR DirecTV boxes you have to run two RG6 wires...
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    What kind of Commscope Brightwire Cable is this?

    I have a reel of coax and am wondering the same thing. The only difference is mine is labeled: KX2904181 COMMSCOPE INC "Brightwire" (TM) 9900963 BM (ETL)us 18 AWG "150V" The coax also has a steel (or some other type of metal) support wire attached to it. I found it on the side of the road and...
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