Re: Outdoor CCTV problem

[G. Morgan <sealteam6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim Wrote:

>Get all
>equipment with all the bells and whistles even if you don't use half
>of them ...... because you just can't predict what you're going to run
>into and if  you don't have the built in features to handle it, .....
>as an expert, that's not something I can afford.

That includes small issues like cable selection. I've been using Cat5e
exclusively for cams now. Video baluns are reliable and inexpensive now.
Not only do you get the benefit of upgrading to all IP cams in the
future easily; plus it's cheaper than Siamese cable & BNC fittings. AND
its easier to run since the cable is smaller, conventional security
installation tools/drill bits make quick work of fetching & runnning the
cables.



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