Re: cctv cable length question

["rqo" <safetyo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The cable says, "E111077 CM SIAMESE 2/18AWG + RG59/U 20AWG  (UL)  C(UL)  FT4
076618 FT"

I'm not an installer, but a dedicated do-it-'and learn'-yourselfer !

Thanks!

ps:  This group has been very educational and a great source of information.

rqo

"Bob La Londe" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "rqo" <safetyo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> How much is "too much" extra in a cctv cable run?  Does leaving "extra"
>> cable for possible future camera moves affect the picture quality?  When
>> I say extra, I'm talking over 10-15 feet extra.  Also, does coiling the
>> extra cable affect the picture quality?
>>
>> The longest run so far is about 75 foot.
>>
>> Thanks for any advice.
>>
>> rqo
>
> I guess that would depend on the cable quality.  I have been told that you
> should have no issues with runs upto 750' of RG-59 95% Cu coax.  I can
> tell you if they are on different buildings or powered from different
> places you run more risk of having ground loop interferrence than
> appreciable signal loss.
>
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