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RG59 Distance Limitation 1
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RG59/U can be used up to 750 feet, over that RG6 is recommended.
Jim
Jim
daronwilson
Vendor
Well sure, RG6 may be 'better' by having lower loss than 59 (assuming you meant 59), and of course RG11 would be even lower loss (i.e. better), and of course foam dielectric semi rigid coax (heliax or hardline) may be even 'better' or less lossy. However, depending on the length of the runs, there may be no benefit to increasing the size (reducing the loss) of the coax.
Good Luck! It is only my opinion, based on my experience and education...I am always willing to learn, educate me!
Daron J. Wilson, RCDD
daron.wilson@lhmorris.com
Good Luck! It is only my opinion, based on my experience and education...I am always willing to learn, educate me!
Daron J. Wilson, RCDD
daron.wilson@lhmorris.com
jeffbouldin
Technical User
Another option would be Cat5. Nitek and NVT are two companies that make coax to UTP converters. It gives you greater distance and you can run 4 cameras down one Cat5.
NVT says that you can power your cameras off the same Cat5 wire, this is a bad idea. You need at least 18 gauge wire for power.
NVT says that you can power your cameras off the same Cat5 wire, this is a bad idea. You need at least 18 gauge wire for power.
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