Re: Component over cat 5 v coax (and which coax to use)

[Kevin Hawkins <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Jeremy,

Much better than baluns (which I think would give you an
unsatisfactory result)  take a look at this  - which would be available
as a custom unit for component video.

http://www.kat5.tv/index1.html

Kevin

Jeremy Aston wrote:

>Hi,
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>I am just wondering if anyone has any views on what difference there
>may be sending component video over cat 5 as opposed to using three
>coax feeds.
>
>I am thinking of using baluns to take component video from my DVD via
>cat 5e to my tv (which may be replaced soon with a 42in plasma).  The
>run is about 12 metres.  I could lay coax instead but am not sure what
>the max run lengths are and what the best coax to use is.  I would
>assume a good quality copper on copper 75ohm CT100 type cable would be
>good however I have seen some multistrand coax in an installation and
>understand the winding of the multistrand as opposed to the single
>core of CT100 is better at resisting interference.  I cannot find
>anything about the benefits and where I could get some/cost etc so
>would appreciate any help.
>
>Of course, if there is not much difference between using Cat 5/baluns
>versus coax for component then I will go the cat 5 route as I've
>already providing the runs!
>
>Many thanks in advance
>
>Jez
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