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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...