Re: Finishing basement, suggestion on RG6 cable needed

["Blue Cat" <bluecat22@xxxxxx>]

"BIOSMonkey" <none@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> So I'm finishing my basement, and am running all the data/com lines.
Obviously
> I want the best cable I can afford for future-proofing (if there is such a
> thing).
>
> I can't decide between a single RG6 for everything (satellite and cable
TV), or
> one high-end for satellite and a cheaper one for cable.  I thought it
would be
> best to use one for everything, but due to cost I am not sure if high-end
low
> loss digital cable would be overkill for CATV (I should note though that I
do
> have broadband cable modem).
>
> For the all-in-one cable, I am looking at Belden 7916A, which is quad
shield RG6
> sweep tested to 3Ghz.  I am not sure if I really need quad, but thought it
might
> be best for the CATV runs.
>
> Or, I could get Belden 1694A (low loss RG6 swept to 3Gz, non-quad) for
satellite
> and a cheaper RG6 for cable.
>
> Or, just get the 1694A for everything.
>
> Recommendations?
>
I suggest that you buy the Belden 1694A for everything. You'll probably get
a break on the price for a larger spool. You won't have to keep 2 spools of
leftover cable, and you can reuse the cable if you make future changes.