J J-V-D Active SatelliteGuys Member Original poster Jul 5, 2009 17 0 Michigan Aug 2, 2009 #1 I got a big spool of coaxial cable given to me but there isnt any marking on it telling what type of cable it is.Can anyone tell me how to figure it out as I need RG6????..Thanks
I got a big spool of coaxial cable given to me but there isnt any marking on it telling what type of cable it is.Can anyone tell me how to figure it out as I need RG6????..Thanks
brentb636 SatelliteGuys Pro Jun 24, 2006 4,278 6 5 miles N of Saugatuck, Mi Aug 2, 2009 #2 Any markings at all ? [edit] The center conductor of my RG-6 is about .040 " . Do you have a caliper or micrometer ?
Any markings at all ? [edit] The center conductor of my RG-6 is about .040 " . Do you have a caliper or micrometer ?
J J-V-D Active SatelliteGuys Member Original poster Jul 5, 2009 17 0 Michigan Aug 2, 2009 #3 brentb636 said: Any markings at all ? Click to expand... nope..all black!..NOTHING!
brentb636 SatelliteGuys Pro Jun 24, 2006 4,278 6 5 miles N of Saugatuck, Mi Aug 2, 2009 #4 measure the center conductor ?
brentb636 SatelliteGuys Pro Jun 24, 2006 4,278 6 5 miles N of Saugatuck, Mi Aug 2, 2009 #5 Try putting an RG-6 connector on it. It won't work with RG59 , you'll find.
cracklincrotch SatelliteGuys Pro Sep 28, 2007 1,026 0 Halifax, Nova Scotia Aug 2, 2009 #6 RG6 is also a fatter cable than RG59. If you have any cable that you know is 59 or 6, just compare the two.
RG6 is also a fatter cable than RG59. If you have any cable that you know is 59 or 6, just compare the two.
J J-V-D Active SatelliteGuys Member Original poster Jul 5, 2009 17 0 Michigan Aug 2, 2009 #7 brentb636 said: Any markings at all ? [edit] The center conductor of my RG-6 is about .040 " . Do you have a caliper or micrometer ? Click to expand... I will mic it tomorrow and try an RG6 connector on it.Thanks guys
brentb636 said: Any markings at all ? [edit] The center conductor of my RG-6 is about .040 " . Do you have a caliper or micrometer ? Click to expand... I will mic it tomorrow and try an RG6 connector on it.Thanks guys
(((Garyd))) Retired C-Band dealer Lifetime Supporter Sep 4, 2007 28,655 23,041 diamondsatellite@snet.net Aug 3, 2009 #8 J-V-D said: I will mic it tomorrow and try an RG6 connector on it.Thanks guys Click to expand... post a close up picture of the end stripped back and i will tell you
J-V-D said: I will mic it tomorrow and try an RG6 connector on it.Thanks guys Click to expand... post a close up picture of the end stripped back and i will tell you
J J-V-D Active SatelliteGuys Member Original poster Jul 5, 2009 17 0 Michigan Aug 4, 2009 #9 It is Rg6.I got the cband hooked up with it today.works good.Thanksn guys,J
(((Garyd))) Retired C-Band dealer Lifetime Supporter Sep 4, 2007 28,655 23,041 diamondsatellite@snet.net Aug 5, 2009 #10 J-V-D said: It is Rg6.I got the cband hooked up with it today.works good.Thanksn guys,J Click to expand... Great, post a pic of your installed C band dish Gary
J-V-D said: It is Rg6.I got the cband hooked up with it today.works good.Thanksn guys,J Click to expand... Great, post a pic of your installed C band dish Gary