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advise on best coax cable for Uverse?
moved my TV in bedroom. was connected via a short 5' coax cable wall to TV. moved TV and now need ~35' cable. I found some 100' coax with a significantly thinner copper core than what ATT installed. I see pixalation and I assume the cable is not up for the task. Any suggestions on what to purchase?
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mibrnsurg
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14 years ago
RG-6 is best for Uverse. 😉
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10216
Chris
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ausgewandert
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thank you for the fast response. do I need to be concerned about the fancy connector ATT has on their Coax cables? it's a fairly large clear plastic sleeve that lets you tighten the connector by hand.
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mibrnsurg
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The connector has to be a compressed rather than crimped on (crimped on ones can cause pixelization/freezes), could call monoprice and ask if connectors are compressed or crimped on. Think ATT just adds the ones w/plastic sleeve for ease.
Know in past I never had a problem tightening a coax connector by hand and just give it a snug w/wrench or pliers. 😉
Chris
Please NO SD stretch-o-vision or 480 SD HD Channels
1-866-465-1496 for direct TS to avoid Mr. Voice recognition
Your Results May Vary, In My Humble Opinion
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ausgewandert
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14 years ago
great, found a local store that sells the cable at similar price. Will make sure that it is compressed and not crimped. thank you again.
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