Brief Summary
This video explains the differences between RG6 and RG11 coax cables and their impact on antenna TV reception. It highlights that while thicker cables generally reduce signal loss, the advantage of using RG11 over RG6 is minimal for cable runs under 100 feet. The video also stresses the importance of using high-quality coax cables and advises viewers on when to consider RG11 versus RG6, and it touches on other factors affecting signal reception, such as antenna type, amplifiers, and splitters.
- RG6 is suitable for cable runs less than 100 feet.
- RG11 is better for cable runs over 100 feet.
- Other factors like antenna type, amplifier, and splitters also affect signal reception.
Tyler, the Antenna Man, introduces a discussion about the differences between RG6 and RG11 coax cables and how they affect TV antenna reception. He references a previous video comparing RG59 and RG6 cables, emphasizing the significant impact coax cable choice has on signal quality. The video aims to clarify whether using RG11 coax provides a notable advantage over RG6.
The video explains that the difference in signal loss between RG6 and RG11 is negligible for cable runs shorter than 100 feet. In such cases, a preamp is likely to be used anyway to address signal loss issues. It recommends using RG6 for runs under 100 feet and RG11 for longer runs to avoid unnecessary expenses on RG11 without a noticeable improvement in reception. A website link is provided to calculate coax cable attenuation based on length and frequency, along with links to recommended coax cables.
The video advises against replacing existing RG6 or RG11 coax cables within walls. Signal loss issues with older coax cables primarily occur when connecting an antenna directly to a TV or splitter. Existing in-home coax should be adequate if an amplifier is installed before it.
While RG6 is generally recommended for runs under 100 feet, exceptions exist where RG11 may improve reception, especially in areas with marginal signals. Coax cable is only one factor influencing reception; others include the type of amplifier, splitter, tuner, and antenna used. Optimizing antenna selection for a specific area is crucial, and the Antenna Man offers personalized antenna recommendations via his website, based on reception reports that analyze frequencies and signal strengths to determine the best antenna or amplifier for a given location.
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0:00 hey everyone it's tyler the antenna man in this video i'm going to talk about the difference between rg6 and rg11 coax cable the type of coax cable you use can have a huge impact on your reception as i demonstrated in a previous video of mine is there an advantage to using rg11 coax instead of rg6 you'll find out in this video if you're seeing me for the first time make sure to subscribe to my youtube channel and hit that little bell icon to receive a notification whenever i post a new video be sure to give this video a thumbs up as well if you like the topic this video is sponsored by
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1:35 in it i showed how much of an impact your coax cable can have on your reception if you use an antenna for tv basically the thicker the coax cable the less signal loss there is many cheap generic antennas on amazon will come with hair thin coax cables that will absolutely kill your signal i try my best to stress the importance of using a thick high quality rg6 quad shield cable when using an antenna to prevent signal loss but what about rg11 after all it's thicker so it should work better than rg6 right in general the difference in signal loss between rg6 and rg11 cable is negligible in a run less than 100 feet you're probably going to use a preamp anyway if there's an issue with signal loss in a long cable run overall stick with rg6
2:22 and cable runs less than 100 feet and rg 11 and cable runs over 100 feet otherwise you may be spending extra money on rg11 that may not make any difference in your reception now if you want to find out for yourself there is a website that calculates the amount of attenuation in a coax cable based on the cable length and frequency i attach a link to it in the description of the video i also include a link to some recommended coax cables i want to make something else clear please do not rip out coax from inside your wall if it is an rg6 or rg11 a signal loss issue from an old or junk coax cable is mainly caused when connecting an antenna directly to a tv set or splitter if you have old coax inside your home it should be fine as long as you put some kind of amplifier
3:09 before it feel free to share your experiences with rg6 and rg11 in the comments section as i said probably for the third time the general rule of thumb is to stick with rg6 cable and runs less than 100 feet there probably are some exceptions though i know someone who picked up more channels with an rg11 cable at 75 feet likely because his signals were extremely marginal a coax cable is only one factor that can impact your reception both good and bad other factors include the type of amplifier splitter tuner and antenna use it can get very complicated trying to figure out what's helping your signal and what isn't most time the antenna is not optimal for a specific area this is why i offer antenna recommendations on my website at antennaman pa.com for a small fee i run
3:56 a reception report at your location take a look at the frequencies and signal strengths to determine what type of antenna or amplifier would be best for your situation i've run close to 5000 reception reports and found that most people do not have the right antenna for their area if you want to improve your reception once and for all consider an antenna recommendation from me thanks again for watching this youtube video an additional thanks to everyone who supports me on patreon or is a member of my youtube channel if my videos helped you cut the quarter if you just think they're cool and would like to help support them while gaining exclusive perks such as behind the scenes content access to my videos ad free one day early and direct contact with me visit patreon.com for slash antennaman or click that join button in the video if you're on facebook you can like my
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