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skydigital (cable)

  • 28-11-2003 8:48pm
    #1
    satdude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭


    :rolleyes: Just out of interest what would be the best type cable to run from my digibox to my minidish i have some old rg6u cable would that be any good and would i need an installer to fit the new cable and to test it with a meter or could i do it myself if so answers would be great as i have no sky at all and we is going ****ncrazy here.


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  • #2
    Greenman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭Greenman


    Do you have a digibox and dish already? If yes is the answer the cable many people use is CT100.
    If no is the answer go for a subsidised installation where all is supplied and fitted.
    To be on the safe side new cable is best!!!
    Feel free to ask more questions!!! :):):)


  • #3
    satdude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭satdude


    hi yeah just getting new cable from next door neighbour its rg6u cable so is that good enough for sky as he said it should be ok.i have the the dish up and ready its just the cable now.


  • #4
    swoofer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,707 ✭✭✭swoofer


    SATDUDE it dep[ends on how much u know about sats. Have u got the dish erected/fitted, have u got the digibozx and did u conect it to tv with a scart cable, do u know anyone locally with a sky set up?

    To set up sky if u are any way handy is not difficult. All the gadgets make it quicker and easier but these are for professionals who make a living.

    Also there are loads of lnks that tell u what to do in simple terms. Do u just want to get BBC?

    All these q's need answering to get an idea of where u are at in relation to how much u know.

    I had a look at that RGU6 cable and theoreotically it may work but if the dish is up on the roof it is a long way to go to test the cable and then find it don't work.

    Here is an image of the cable that will work

    http://www.maplin.co.uk/media/largeimages/275i0.jpg

    Have a look and post back.

    As the man says u can get sky for €15.00 I know u have to subcribe but ui can drop down to the lowest package after a month and all the work is done for u.

    Anyway good luck if u want to do it ur way.

    gb--

    gb--


  • #5
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,857 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    B&Q do some nice sat cable - €50 for a reel - but it is copper foil lined

    RG6U would not be good enough that the frequencies used and old cable is not a good idea.

    Also get your self some self amlagamating tape - you need the lnb connection to be water proof, PVC tape is not waterproof over time and some silicone sealents can attack plastics in the lnb *allegedly.


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