I found some cable online that I can use, but haven't had any experience with any of this.
Years ago, Belden made the best RG59, but that may have changed by now. I can't imagine anyone using RG59 any more, unless they are co-phasing mobile CB antennas... or setting up CCTV systems. Cable and satellite TV providers long ago changed to RG56, and then to RG6, because RG59 has excessive losses at some of the frequencies used for these services. As to prices, compare the cost of the same thing from at least five different sources.
Hi Ian: That cable you refered to is called Siamese cable meaning it's RG-59 coax + an outer power cable twinned to it (as a single run) for powering a remote camera. If that's the purpose for the coax you need (or you are wanting to wire a car backup camera with power and video signal, for example) then this is the correct cable to use. However, if you just want to run a video, antenna, or cable-box signal, and don't need the power cable feature, this particular brand of cable is a waste of money. Feel free to use the Additional Details link to post an Update to the discussion, and I or another Y!A Contributor can give you more info on the topic of what your application is for the coax cable. hope this helps, --Dennis C.
I do not use anything but RG6 in my home, even for short lengths. If you want to try and can easily back it out and use RG6 if it doesn't work, then go for it. Otherwise, why risk it?
