Coax?

[Rob290482]

Got a bit of a question for you all.

What type of coax should i use for my TV? Only got freeview (built into my TV) HD TV so i want a good picture.

Only found out today there were different types.

I need to rewire from the roof aerial to my TV. The other question is should i fit a wall connection so it looks neater (a have a shielded one somewhere in my draw) or will i get a better picture by just running the coax directly from the roof aerial to my TV?

Thanks in advance

Note: I will need about 10m To get to my main room, then an additional 6m as a second wire from the aerial to my spare room. so about 15-20m of wire needed; all external. I dont want to be paying £££ for it.

[3tv]

go to your local sat tv shop and get some quality cable

[-AMO-]

Use external RG6 coax.

[stevo25]

sorry guys (and you amo mate) you really need raydex ct100 or webro hf109/wf100 all cales are up to the spec of dtt and dsb unfortunate;y the do cost .Its up to you if you want to do a straight run or terminate via a wall plate try the wall plate 1st and then a staight run and see if you can see any difference

[Rob290482]

thanks for all that help. will go looking for some good coax in my local stores.

What i want is at least double shielding?

Thanks

[stevo25]

correct ideally copper foil and copper braid but i suppose copper braid and ali foil will do

[Rob290482]

just ordered myself some Cravel QF Foam Filled from here http://www.dastv.co.uk/DAS/Products/...=122&RangeNo=3

looks like good stuff. If it isnt let me know. i have till saturday to cancel it. it meets all the requirements for digital cabling etc...

just a final question. how do i actually connect / wire it to my aerial? i know how i usually do it, but it probably isnt correct and will most likely result in a crap picture

[stevo25]

yup cable look fine made to bsen 50117. what aerial is it?

[Rob290482]

18 Element High Gain Aerial.

It was the one on the roof when i moved in (box was in the cupboard - from B&Q)

Should i get a new one? if so what type etc...

[stevo25]

how do i actually connect / wire it to my aerial? i know how i usually do it, but it probably isnt correct and will most likely result in a crap picture

usually centre core to one post and screening to the other post in the connector box ( or balun box if it a proper aerial)

[Rob290482]

thats usually how i connect it. Should be good then when its done (i know its only freeview tv, but i really hate a flickery or 'blocky' picture')

Thanks all for the help. i hope i am able to help someone else out. after all this is the whole point of a forum; helping and advising one another.

[stevo25]

no worries thats why some of us are here