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Yes. Coaxial cable is the preferred method for carrying the signal. The important factor is the frequency of the signal that is being carried by the cable. Most coaxial cable that you will want for carrying your signal will be RG-6. This will handle signals for radio, television, and satellite receivers.
It is not important whether it is an analog or digital program. Some manufacturers use a deceptive advertising technique and will emphasize that their cable is for digital signals. They want you to think that another competing product that does not make a claim to be for a digital signal is not suited for digital. The cable doesn't know the difference between a digital or an analog radio frequency signal. It handles both of them in exactly the same manner.
Some important specifications to consider when selecting a coaxial cable are:
-Bandwidth (what frequencies can it carry)
-Attenuation (how well does it carry the signal without weakening it)
-Impedance (proper impedance matching helps to carry the signal - most cable will be 75 ohm and will need to be used for 75 ohm equipment, 50 ohm cable for 50 ohm equipment)
Don't use a long cable when a short one will do. A longer cable attenuates (weakens) the signal more.
RG-59 can be used for short distances, but RG-6 is a much better choice.
RG-59 is not a good choice for HDTV or satellite signals, but it can be used for connecting a VCR to a television.
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Which RG rating of coax is used for cable modems?
Cable modems use RG-6 coax cables.
Can you use any coax cable for satellite tv?
This would depend upon your TV and the receiver and if it has a coax port available on the back. You can use an RG6 coax cable between the receiver and TV. Most newer HD receivers do not have a coax port on the back
Is rg6 coax cable the best to use for satellite tv in home?
For Dish Network, we use RG6 coax cable to allow a higher frequency range for the satellite signal from the dish to your receiver. Any coax cable not rated at RG6 could affect the signal.
Yes for digital audio if your Sony has a Digital Coax connection.?
Yes for digital audio if your Sony has a Digital Coax connection.
How do you connect coax audio cable to RCA port?
Typical coax cable uses a different standard than RCA. You will need to use a converter box.
What kind of coax cable do i use rg58 or rg59 or wat type?
The type coax you need depends on the type service you have. For satellite service, we use a higher rated coax cable (RG6) to allow for a higher frequency for channels and back feeding capability. RG59 is a lower rated cable.
How can one extend a coax cable without special tools?
To extend a coax cable without special tools you will need a second coax cable. You can plug the second coax cable into the end of the first one (the end that is plugged into the wall).
What type of LAN architecture will coax use?
It could be star or bus, but historically, coax cable was used in bus architecture.
Can you route a coax cable before it plugs into the modem so that you can use two modems on one coax cable?
No. The cable provider has to authorize the other modem on the network before it can be used, and they will not do that, since they want you to pay for another cable installation.
Can you get basic cable from splitting digital phone?
if you are paying for phone only then most cable companies put a data trap at the pole or ped where your coax cable is connected. so no usable tv signals are there.
Can you use coax cable as interconnect cable?
It depends on what you are trying to connect. If you were more specific, then answer could be more specific.
What is the practical use of baseband coaxial cable?
Iam pretty sure that baseband coax was 50 ohm and was used for networking computer, were broadband coax is 75 ohm and used in the cable tv industry.
