Re: cables. was HA system networks

["Andy Laurence" <andy@xxxxxxx>]

> > > rather than using kat5, would it not be better to go for
dedicated 
> > > co-ax for TV distribution?
> > 
> > Depends on what quality you're after.  The KAT5 modules
offer 
> > perfect quality transmission with stereo audio, whereas coax 
> > will send reasonable quality pictures and mono sound.  If I
> > had the money, I'd use KAT5.  I don't so I'll use coax
(sorry 
> > Keith - pray for a pay rise for me).
> > 
> > Andy
> > 
> And
> 
> Cat5 Its easer to run coax
> Cat5 can be used for other things
> CAT5 is easer to patch 
> CAT5 is cheaper to patch
> CAT5 is usually more compact in patch panels
> CAT5 can go round a tighter radius than CT100
> CAT5 can be switched easer than coax
> Cat5 is much cheaper than CT100
> CAT5 has better connectors than Most domestic quality connectors.
> Keith is a good bloke ;-) 

Grrrr.  I was feeling bad enough about having to use coax without
this!

> John (looking for a big discount on next KAT5 pair) Tankard

Heh!

Andy (stuck with coax until he can afford KAT5)

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