Installer Question

[DirtyTurbin]

My fathers place of business wants to add DishNetwork. My only issue is the length of the cable run from the roof to the av room where they need the receiver. What is the maximum length? Can a line booster be added? If you use a line booster does it work ok or what is the best solution for this? Is there an extra charge for a commercial install? Thanks for everyone's help!!!!

 

[garys]

Commercial accounts are separate and handled directly by Dish. Long coax runs are not a problem and inline boosters are not usually needed.

 

[DJBio-hazard]

how long would the run of cable be and if its over 150 feet it would more then likely be RG11

 

[drdish1993]

Dish DP receivers now run a higher voltage, and can accept longer runs. Just make sure you use a good RG-6 coax with good fittings at each end. Also, think about how you are connecting the receiver to your TV's. Going HD? if so, you will need to get the receiver near the TV. HD cables such as HDMI cables will cost a fortune if you need a long run. Just an FYI.

 

[DirtyTurbin]

Thanks everyone.

 

[srbCARROLLTON]

The rule of thumb is not to exceed 200ft. But I have seen runs as long as 400 without problems...

 

[Claude Greiner]

About 200/250 Feet is the max run on RG6. I have done 400 Feet with legacy several years ago.

The issue is not signal loss, but more of voltage drop and getting switch commands from the receiver to the switch..

The best solution is to run seperate lines for 110 and 119 and then put the switch as close as possible to the receiver.

Amplifiers do work, but can cost a few hundred dollars!