New Cable Wire for Dish Network

ws450r · 11-02-2009, 06:00 PM

Im in the beginning stages of planning to build my own house, and was wondering what type of cable I need to run from my Dish Satellite to the box? It will be for HD. I know they come and put it in, but trying to get it to where I can put all the wires in the wall for everything before the sheetrock goes on.

jcavanaugh · 11-03-2009, 08:05 AM

RG6/U will work just fine for your application. While it's over kill I would probally use quad shield RG6 for that added piece of mind (and a slightly higher cost). But either should work fine.

Loves2Watch · 11-03-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ws450r

Im in the beginning stages of planning to build my own house, and was wondering what type of cable I need to run from my Dish Satellite to the box? It will be for HD. I know they come and put it in, but trying to get it to where I can put all the wires in the wall for everything before the sheetrock goes on.

Here is where you can purchase all of the high quality RG6 you might need - http://www.monoprice.com/products/se...rd=rg6&x=0&y=0

Scottnot · 11-03-2009, 10:19 AM

Dish is a "special case" as regards coax.

The system requires that you use "rated" coax; meaning that the cable is "rated" to perform up to 2150 mHz;
most coax is "typically" speced to perform up to 1000 mHz (1 gHz).

RG6 "rated" for 3000 mHz (3 gHz) is available at a slight premium over standard RG6;
so you would do well to install with the extra margin.

http://dishuser.org/dishpro.php

MKHD · 11-03-2009, 02:43 PM

If your down to studs I hope your running all your cables. You may want to think about runnning cat 5 or cat 6 cable the same area as you coax cables just in case. I know cable in my area is swithing to this now for all the cable box conetions.

ws450r · 11-03-2009, 09:29 PM

Thanks for all the info. And yes....I will be running all cables and wires while the studs are exposed.

Loves2Watch · 11-04-2009, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ws450r

Thanks for all the info. And yes....I will be running all cables and wires while the studs are exposed.

If you must cross any electrical wiring, make sure to do so at 90 degree angles to prevent line noise...

ws450r · 11-04-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

If you must cross any electrical wiring, make sure to do so at 90 degree angles to prevent line noise...

Can you expand on this? I think I know what you mean, but just want to make sure.

Loves2Watch · 11-04-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ws450r

Can you expand on this? I think I know what you mean, but just want to make sure.

Make a cross when going over electrical wires, don't run parallel.

ws450r · 11-04-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Make a cross when going over electrical wires, don't run parallel.

Thats what I thought you meant. What if you are going to the same area? How much distance should you keep between wires?

Loves2Watch · 11-04-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ws450r

Thats what I thought you meant. What if you are going to the same area? How much distance should you keep between wires?

6" or so.

11-02-2009, 06:00 PM	#1
ws450r How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 22	New Cable Wire for Dish Network Im in the beginning stages of planning to build my own house, and was wondering what type of cable I need to run from my Dish Satellite to the box? It will be for HD. I know they come and put it in, but trying to get it to where I can put all the wires in the wall for everything before the sheetrock goes on. __________________ Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50" Plasma TV Panasonic SC-PT670 Home Theater System Xbox 360 Dish Network VIP 722 HD-DVR

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jcavanaugh High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pa Posts: 348	RG6/U will work just fine for your application. While it's over kill I would probally use quad shield RG6 for that added piece of mind (and a slightly higher cost). But either should work fine. __________________ Enjoy, Jeramie Discount Computer Cables & Audio Video Cables

11-03-2009, 10:19 AM	#4
Scottnot Progress Not Perfection Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,020	Dish is a "special case" as regards coax. The system requires that you use "rated" coax; meaning that the cable is "rated" to perform up to 2150 mHz; most coax is "typically" speced to perform up to 1000 mHz (1 gHz). RG6 "rated" for 3000 mHz (3 gHz) is available at a slight premium over standard RG6; so you would do well to install with the extra margin. http://dishuser.org/dishpro.php __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Charles Krug, 1978 Vintage Selection, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Beringer, 1980, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Port Morano, 1980 Vintage Port Beaulieu Vinyards, 1982 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Stratford, 1983 Merlot Chateau La France, 1986 St. Emilion Sutter Home, 1982 Napa Valley Zinfandel The lonesome sipper

11-03-2009, 02:43 PM	#5
MKHD High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Florida Age: 32 Posts: 84	If your down to studs I hope your running all your cables. You may want to think about runnning cat 5 or cat 6 cable the same area as you coax cables just in case. I know cable in my area is swithing to this now for all the cable box conetions. __________________ Panasonic Plasma TC-P54V10 Panamax power conditioner Need a BD player ?

11-03-2009, 09:29 PM	#6
ws450r How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 22	Thanks for all the info. And yes....I will be running all cables and wires while the studs are exposed. __________________ Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50" Plasma TV Panasonic SC-PT670 Home Theater System Xbox 360 Dish Network VIP 722 HD-DVR

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