Extending Coax

[Rappy]

I am installing a new satellite dish in a slightly different location. I was not wise enough with the original install to leave any slack in the coax. I don't want to run new cable. Does extending a coax line with a three foot additional coax result in much signal loss?

 

[rpcableguy]

Not if there isnt to many splitters or barrels in the orig. line

 

[Newshawk]

There'd better not be any splitters in the line, or you'll get searhcing for satellite signal!

 

[StevenD]

Just add a quality barrel connector like http://www.dishstore.net/product_info.php?cPath=53&products_id=220 and you wont have any problems. This is no differnet than extending a wire from a wallplate.

 

[Rappy]

Thanks for the info

I have barrel connectors and do not use splitters, so guess I am OK.

 

[silversurfer]

Unfortunately when they built my house they did not leave enough cable on the outside to run to the dish so I have barrel connectors in all my lines and I have not had any problems.

 

[deezoneezo]

2 things.
1 I suggest you weatherproof the connection points.
2 it doesn't sound like your system is grounded.