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Demiurge
Demiurge Posts: 10,874
edited February 2008 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Anyone know the best place to get some? I need to move my setup into a different room. When I had my cable installed, they gave me what I have now. Does Radio Shack sell that kind of stuff? If not, who....and can I get it cut to the desired length with the appropriate connections put on for me?

Thanks.
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited February 2008
    RG-6 Quad Shield

    I think HD sells it, as does Lowe's

    Radio Shack website is great for checking availability of this stuff in-store

    As far as connectors, probably depends on the store. If you bring a pair of scissors buy enough, plus cut it, if the guy behind the counter knows how to do it they'll probably do it as it only takes a second or two.

    You can buy twist on connectors. I have a crimp tool I use for crimp ons. Make sure you buy ends for RG-6 and not RG-59 as they are slightly different sizes.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2008
    I always got it cheapest at the Home Depot. If possible just get the pre-cut sections somewhere near the length you want; I find coax to be the hardest freakin' thing to work with when putting connectors on, even the twist-ons.

    Why anyone would buy anything at Radio Shack unless it was absolutely necessary is beyond me. The only reason to go into that store is for things you just can't get anywhere else. Unless you like paying 2x as much as necessary.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited February 2008
    Search RS for RG6:

    http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=rg6&origkw=RG6&sr=1
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  • shimey013
    shimey013 Posts: 79
    edited February 2008
    opps, didnt mean to type here
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited February 2008
    If you're looing for pre connectorized sections of rg6, I'd look at Monoprice.com.

    I've had good luck with the screw on connectors, but I'm used to working with small coax and bnc connectors. just be careful, don't cut the outer braid, and leave enough for the mistake or two you'll make.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited February 2008
    wizzy wrote: »
    RG-6 Quad Shield

    I think HD sells it

    Thanks for the advice. I got the RG-6Q from Home Depot. I had to buy one of those special tools for stripping the wire, but they worked like a dream. Used the twist on connections with no problems. :)
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited February 2008
    Cool, glad you got what you needed ....
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