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[kwboom]

I am setting up a antenna for my hd tv, and I am getting about half strength on the signal..... I am using rg-59 cable for about a 100' length with one butt joint......

Will I get any better signal and picture if I upgrade to rg-6.

 

[Rickster71]

Hi KW,

RG-59 has a small center conductor, a smaller foam dielectric and single shield.

RG-6 has a larger center conductor, a larger foam dielectric and double or quad shield.

The result is that RG-6 has less signal loss than RG-59 and is less prone to signal ingress and egress.

Can you get rid of the barrel connector, and use one complete run of RG-6?
Try to avoid running near, or parallel to AC lines.
If you have to cross them, do so at 90 degree angles.
Good Luck
Rick

 

[mtrycrafts]

I am setting up a antenna for my hd tv, and I am getting about half strength on the signal..... I am using rg-59 cable for about a 100' length with one butt joint......

Will I get any better signal and picture if I upgrade to rg-6.

Yep, as Rick said and not, 100ft is a good bit of distance and you will get losses, good amounts.