canyonier Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 In our 5th-wheel we have Dish Network equipment: VIP211k receiver connected to a Tailgater portable antenna. We carry it with us from campground to campground. My existing cable that runs from the trailer to the portable antenna just got ruined (someone (not me) tripped over it and jerked the cable out of the connector. I now need a new 50' cable. I went to my local hardware store (the local RadioShack is now closed) and they sell a 50' RCA Quad Shield RG6 coax cable (3 GHz) for around $23. The packaging says nothing about being weather resistant or for indoor use or indoor/outdoor use. Do you think this cable would be OK? Or is there another cable I should look for (I'm thinking rainy weather problem)? Thanks for your suggestions. Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Do you think this cable would be OK? Probably. But if you want to be sure get this Belden 7916A which is indoor/outdoor coax. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Put a new end on the old cable. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCW Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Why not just replace the connector? If you are concerned about waterproofing you can wrap it in electrical tape or use one of the liquid rubber coating materials where the cable enters the connector. The one that dies with the most toys is still dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 While you are at it, get yourself a RG6 stripping tool, a compression fitting tool and a dozen or so of compression fittings. You can replace fittings when you need to. Also, every couple of years it is smmart to put new ends on the cables and it exposes new center conductor. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 We use the outdoor RG6. Connectors are easy to replace. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edatlanta Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 My next site neighbor knocked on my door a couple of days ago with DirecTV issues. He had just moved a working TV/DirecTV receiver from inside his RV to outside and he had no signal. He has the 18" round dish with two RG6 leads coming from it so I know the dish aiming was still OK since the remaining inside TV was still working fine. When looking at the ends of the coax he was using I found corrosion in both ends. I have had the same problem occasionally so I have spare ends and a stripping/compression tool. I replaced both ends on his coax and problem solved. I saw him heading to Lowes a few hours latter to pick up his tools/ends. Ed KM4STL2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, RV Flex Armor Roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooneDocks Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Can pick up 50 foot lengths of cable at garage sales for a buck or two sometimes.. Presently MotorHomeLessFollow Our Full-Time Travels Through Our Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlb27537 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Like others have said, just put a new end on it. If you see a Direct or Dish installer truck, stop and buy 50' of cable off them. Usually $.05 a foot. Have them put new ends on it. Maybe have $3-4 in a new cable. I carry a couple of extra 50' cables and end repair stuff. Fulltimming since 2000. Now 3/4 timming2012 Ram Laramie CC, DRW, 2014 3150RL MontanaSent via Verizon USB727 from somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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