What type of wire is used for TV antenna?

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What type of wire is used for TV antenna?

Antennas Direct offers three types of cable: RG6,Quad-Shielded RG6, and RG11. If you’re installing an indoor antenna or a short outdoor run, a standard RG6 cable should meet your needs. The quad-shielded RG6 cable features additional foil shields to fight electromagnetic interference and is ideal for longer runs.

Is antenna cable the same as coaxial cable?

Yes, you can connect your TV antenna to your cable TV wiring system. If your home is wired for cable TV and you want to cut the cord and drop cable in favor of a TV antenna the same coax cable can be used for the TV antenna.

Does antenna width matter?

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So the answer is yes, size does matter, but bigger isn’t always better. It all depends on what your transmitting and receiving frequencies are. Theoretically, a longer antenna will have a greater range, but it is far more important for optimal radio performance that the length of the antenna matches the frequency.

What type of antenna connector do I need for my antenna?

This is the standard 50Ω connector for all mobile phone and wireless broadband antennas. The FME connector is selected for its excellent performance in the 0-2GHz frequency range, and small connector diameter making it easy to fit in tight places.

How do I know what channels to look for when antennaing?

You’ll need to run a channel search after connecting your antenna as well. There are two types of signals—OTA (over the air) broadcast, and digital cable. With an antenna, you’ll only pick up OTA channels (which are usually channels 2 to 60 or so depending on the area).

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What cable do I need to run a UHF antenna?

If your cable run is going to be longer than 100 feet, or you are installing a UHF antenna for 70cm amateur radio, public safety, or GMRS; then I would recommend a low loss cable like LMR-400, Belden 9913, or similar shielded low loss cables.

How do you hook up an antenna to a TV?

You could try a wire coat hanger or electrical cord. Plug a coaxial cable into your TV’s antenna port. Grab an insulated electrical cord (do not plug it in) or an unpainted wire coat hanger and set it on the ground next to the TV.