F frige Active SatelliteGuys Member Original poster Oct 14, 2012 17 0 Texas Oct 18, 2012 #1 I am going to install a 36 inch motorized dish with a x2 receiver. How long can the coaxial cable be without losing signal? There is a perfect spot on top of my shop but the cable might end up being 100 ft.
I am going to install a 36 inch motorized dish with a x2 receiver. How long can the coaxial cable be without losing signal? There is a perfect spot on top of my shop but the cable might end up being 100 ft.
M Mr Tony SatelliteGuys Pro Supporting Founder Nov 17, 2003 1,914 7,556 Mankato, MN Oct 18, 2012 #2 100 feet is fine. I have a 170ish foot run and no loss once you get past 200-250 feet then you shuld upgrade the cable to RG11
100 feet is fine. I have a 170ish foot run and no loss once you get past 200-250 feet then you shuld upgrade the cable to RG11
