Coaxial Question

MDR

Hi all,

My house is a new build - circa 2007, it came with CoAxial already in place for TV. I want a FreeSat box but don't want to make nasty holes in the wall to make it happen. What are the chances I can use the CoAxial already in place, just changing the connectors?

Ray K

Extinction

The internal cables should be fine for a freesat installation.

bmaxi

I used the existing cables in my house, just make sure you make good connections all round.

Liameter

The chances of your cable being suitable for LNB signals are not good. See http://www.glodark.com/cable.htm

Bare the end of a cable to see which type you have. For satellite LNB signals it MUST be fully screened to avoid problems.

Extinction

Liameter wrote: »

The chances of your cable being suitable for LNB signals are not good. See http://www.glodark.com/cable.htm

Bare the end of a cable to see which type you have. For satellite LNB signals it MUST be fully screened to avoid problems.

The article mostly refers to distribution systems, it is unlikely that the OP will have any problems with internal cables installed in 2007 in an average sized house.

Liameter

On the contrary, I think he'll discover that the cable is entirely unsuitable for LNB signals. But let's wait to hear which type of cable has been installed. I'd like to see a photo for comparison.

MDR

Hi guys,

Its a Type C, with semi-airspaced dielectric that has 'silver-paper' wrap and copper braid.
I presume this means I am good to go?

Ray K

Extinction

MDR wrote: »

Hi guys,

Its a Type C, with semi-airspaced dielectric that has 'silver-paper' wrap and copper braid.
I presume this means I am good to go?

Ray K

You will get some signal loss but its unlikely to be enough to cause a problem. It's cheap cable but I've never had any problems using it on installations. The connectors need to be fitted properly though because the centre core can retract into the cable after installation.

Liameter

Well, MDR, for your sake I am very happy to have been proven wrong. As "Extinction" says, the cable is by no means the best but, for short runs, it should be fine. :-)

Knasher

Also just FYI, you can get things like a pair of these: http://www.tvtrade.ie/tv-aerial-and-satellite-combiner.html which will combine a satellite and aerial signal into a single cable, and a second one to split them at your tv, so you can still receive saorview at the same time.

MDR

Excellent, this is exactly what i need ..... thanks!

Ray K