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Antenna cable

On Fanfare's Web site they offer to sell different lengths of antenna wire in both RG6/U and RG59/U. (I have no clue what these RG "codes" stand for.) It is noted that the RG6/U cable is quad shielded. EX. RG6/U quad-shield coaxial cable c/w F connectors(50') $39.95

This can be viewed at http://www.fanfare.com/fan-pric2.html#anchor769153

I went to Radio Shacks Web page and they have the following, RG-6/U Coaxial Cable $ 0.32 ft.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F005%5F001%5F002%5F000&product%5Fid=910%2D1572

Is this the same stuff? Is the cable from RS also "quad shielded"?

The RS is w/o connectors, are the connectors difficult to install?
brianmgrarcom
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aaronm
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Radioshack also has quad shielded RG6. I recently purchased a 50 ft length preterminated to do a Dish Network install at my Mother's. $25 or so for a 50 ft length. There was also 100 ft and 25 ft preterminated lengths. Best regards, Aaron
bob_bundus
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Other part of the question was about the type F connectors. They are easy to install IF you have some experience doing this sort of thing or someone helpful to guide you in person initially. Those experienced in cable terminating can eyeball this easily even if a type F has never been done. However you do need a crimp tool for the jacket. These may be available from Radio Shack; don't know for sure & don't know the cost either?
sugarbrie
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RG6 cable is better than RG59 and worth the small increase in price. Much lower signal loss on long runs of RG6 over RG59.
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aaronm
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The Radio Shack part numbers are 15-1567,15-1568,15-1569, they are 25, 50, and 100 ft lengths terminated w/ F-connectors. Pricing is $20,$30,$40, respectively. The Quad shielded cables are marked with the nomenclature RG6-QS in the descriptions.
brianmgrarcom OP
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Aaron, you da man!! Thanks for the info!!
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