Hi,
I just installed a new cable signal booster; and it is powered by a 12 volt adapter that hooks to rg cable. So I need to run a new cable to the nearest power source (about 35 feet.) It should be no problem since the booster says it can be up to 200 feet away.
A while back I had taken what I thought was 500 feet of standard "cable tv" cable from a free item ad on craiglist. I never looked at it closely until today.
The cable has 2 braided wires running thru it instead of one solid wire. It also looks a little thicker than standard RG cable.
What is this cable? Can I use this cable for powering my new cable tv signal booster? I'm guessing not. How would I terminate it? I know how to terminate standard tv cable, but not this...
What is this cable meant for? I've also been thinking about putting a large roof antennae up. Is this 2 wire cable made for antennae? How would someone wire it for this purpose? I've got so much of it, I'd like to put it to use.
And while I'm asking, can anyone recommend a good value on a home roof antannae for HDTV. I am out in the country and want one that picks up distant channels. I don't care how big or ugly it is; but I don't want to spend too much. And would this antennae work with my 2 wire cable?
Thanks!
s
I just installed a new cable signal booster; and it is powered by a 12 volt adapter that hooks to rg cable. So I need to run a new cable to the nearest power source (about 35 feet.) It should be no problem since the booster says it can be up to 200 feet away.
A while back I had taken what I thought was 500 feet of standard "cable tv" cable from a free item ad on craiglist. I never looked at it closely until today.
The cable has 2 braided wires running thru it instead of one solid wire. It also looks a little thicker than standard RG cable.
What is this cable? Can I use this cable for powering my new cable tv signal booster? I'm guessing not. How would I terminate it? I know how to terminate standard tv cable, but not this...
What is this cable meant for? I've also been thinking about putting a large roof antennae up. Is this 2 wire cable made for antennae? How would someone wire it for this purpose? I've got so much of it, I'd like to put it to use.
And while I'm asking, can anyone recommend a good value on a home roof antannae for HDTV. I am out in the country and want one that picks up distant channels. I don't care how big or ugly it is; but I don't want to spend too much. And would this antennae work with my 2 wire cable?
Thanks!
s