Difference Between RG6 & RG59 Coaxial Cables

If you were wondering what the differences between RG6 & RG59 coaxial cables are watch this video for more infomation.
This video dicusses whether RG6 or equivalent like CT00 can be used for CCTV systems and whether RG59 can be used for TV aerial and satellite systems.

[@Everette997]

Have question I have a rg59 cable cord but its build in the wall mean I can't take it out unless I have a professional do it will it work for charter spectrum because I try to use it and it not working do they need to reconnect my cable line outside because I think at&t uverse guys disconnect I think?

[@neilurwin9670]

A Really Good Well Detailed Video All The Best To You.

[@chrisgallivan1673]

Hi i had cable labelled 19 patc installed by an electrician in an extension but have no receipts and unsure as this will do job .it will be used for freeview and linked to existing tv aerial . Does this reference sound familiar .it has copper looking centre with aluminium foil and thin aluminium braiding which i what alerted me compared to the cable you demonstrated . Cheers Chris

[@chrisgallivan1673]

Update the aluminium braiding was a decent thickness it was stuck in the cable sheathing i dissected .

[@aden1337]

Do virgin media cables use rg59 or rg6 cables. Or can you use either? I wanted to extend my existing cable as it won't reach the TV box. And not sure which cable I have currently or if it can be interchangeable when extending. Please help.

[@smartaerials]

I would use RG6, it's better and you will have a job getting the F connectors on RG59 cable.

[@tulitzagasi2325]

Can me i Ask you? is the Cable satillite Dish use in Television is The same in Parabolic Cable Antenna?

[@Nicholas_Chris]

Yes. It's the same 75 ohm coaxial cable that is used for OTA (Over The Air or Aerial), Cable and Satellite TV.

[@juniorj-r4090]

Hi there, Can I use RG6 cable or PF100W/PF100B for tv aerial? I found this on TLC ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES thanks in advance for any help that you can give me.

[@smartaerials]

Hi, yes you can use either. The PF100 cable is the better one, but usually costs a fair amount more.

[@juniorj-r4090]

Smart Aerials thanks for your message and is it fine to use to with tv booster amplifier? Because I live in rural area.

[@Nicholas_Chris]

Great video. I wouldn't recommend RG59 you experience signal loses not to mention interference especially on Aerial (UHF band mostly), Digital Cable TV or Satellite TV. I only recommend RG6 (triple shield). For example RG6 dual shielded is much better than RG59 Dual Shield or Triple Shield. RG59 is good for FM radio if you have an outdoor FM antenna or for RCA, Component or Digital Audio (SPDIF)

[@user-es4hy7tr7u]

Hi. Would you recommend any particular brand? Struggling to find one...

[@Nicholas_Chris]

@@user-es4hy7tr7u Any brand of coaxial cable is good make sure it's an RG6 Trishielded cable, I would recommend a Quad shielded RG6 cable but they are more expensive than the trishilded cables.

[@Nicholas_Chris]

@@user-es4hy7tr7u If you are looking for a particular brand I would recommend AMIKO brand they are experts in satellite, cable and terrestrial receiver satellite dishes, UHF antennas, LNBs, Diseq switches, Diplexers. They also make high quality cables. Since 2017 I only use AMIKO products for terrestrial television DVB-T2 and satellite television DVB-S2. And their cables are recommended for UHF bands especially if you combine an UHF aerial with LNB using diplexers.

[@leethompson6070]

You've been talking bout RECEIVING ONLY. How bout Transceivers, like HAM Radio 2 way radio operation with Phased Array, Multiple vertical radiators?

[@purposespecific670]

Can rg59 work with speeds up to 1 gbps? Is there a bottleneck? Would it work better with rg6? What would likely cause not getting the full 1gbps speeds of a 1gbps enabled connection? Ethernet port is 1gb port. Thanks if you respond.

[@smartaerials]

Hi there, you want to use Cat6 cable for 1Gbps.

[@purposespecific670]

@@smartaerials Ok Cat6 for ethernet, but for the cable in does that matter? I have old rg59 and Im wondering if that's why I'm not getting full speed. Cable tech said might be worth replacing but didn't know.

[@Everette997]

@@purposespecific670 do you at least get 60 mbps download or no?

[@purposespecific670]

@@Everette997 Yeah way over 60 mbps, issue has since been "resolved"

[@purposespecific670]

@@Everette997 basically it's the isp being god awful, i'm changing locations soon so maybe i'll have issues once more

[@anthonysalisbury6945]

Can i use RG6 cable for both satellite and tv areial?

[@smartaerials]

Yes it's fine, just make sure that the cable is double screened.

[@anthonysalisbury6945]

@@smartaerials WF100....shotgun for satellite and wf100 single for aerial? The information in the video's are great.......learnt loads

[@smartaerials]

Hi Anthony. Yes WF100 cable is the cable I use and recommend. A single for TV aerial and two for satellite. You could get some shotgun but if you're buying some WF100 just use two. Thanks, glad you like the videos. I have some more going up soon please do subscribe to our channel.

[@shenbarry2470]

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[@entercybotron6154]

What the difference between rg6 and nx100?

[@smartaerials]

Not a lot, NX100 is good cable.

[@13soxs]

Good content, but pointing the camera into a light source, makes for bad video, keep up the good content...

[@smartaerials]

Sorry about that John and thanks.

[@mr.boombastic170]

Can I use RG 59 for Internet

[@smartaerials]

It's possible with certain set ups, but I would install Cat5e or Cat6 instead as this is more appropriate.

[@Nicholas_Chris]

If you are cable subscriber and have a modem from you cable operator. You mut use RG6 Tri shielded cable and Cat 6e. The RG6 cable will be used between the cable splitter and your cable modem, and the Cat 6e cable will be used between your cable modem and PC, Laptop, Gaming Console, Switch, Wi-Fi Router. Never use RG59 coaxial cable and Cat 5 or Cat 5e cable they make the internet speed worse. Note: Cat6e can deliver internet speeds up 1000 Mb/s with no problem

[@lulapisani7985]

why the title is in Spanish but the video is in English?? the traductor is doesnt activated

[@icarossavvides2641]

Don't use RG59 for digital TV signals in the UK. The frequency band being 470 MHz to 860 MHz means that RG59 will rob you of some 3dB/10metre, plus connector losses (that's 50%) at the low frequency end and a whopping 4dB at the top end! RG6 being substantially better at the top end. Given that DTV signals are so variable and that CT100 isn't that much dearer I feel it is false economy to use anything cheaper and also, if you're having it installed, the extra cost will fade in to insignificance taking in to account the installation costs themselves. I know 10 metres seems a long length but it soon gets used up when cabling up a house!

[@paulb8340]

its just just waffel........and have you heard of a microphone? and liike that yes that expalins a lot dont it??

[@smartaerials]

Thanks for your comment.

[@davidsaxby5400]

Would be so much more useful if you slowed down and let camera focus on what you're showing rather than a quick pick up wave about and put down. Can't see what you're showing. Your instructions seem solid but visuals hard to benefit from.

[@smartaerials]

Thanks for your feedback David, yes I will try to improve presentation going forward.

[@lemere]

You know your subject but the presentation is poor, preparation would make for a good and educational video. May I suggest that you look at John Ward who makes excellent videos on electrical installations you could learn from his presentation. Thank you anyway

[@smartaerials]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@ANDY-we7mr]

Tom my friend got stung and conned he charged her £500 for a recorder with no instructions and 3 dome black and white cameras its a plie of crap needs reported to trade and standards he used cat 6 cable and its been a night mare tom I got her 2 cameras of ebay full colour 5mp camera I told her mate rip it all out and fit copper RG59

[@nathantaylor4538]

Dude you are talking really fast! And at times it is like you're just mumbling to yourself or "thinking out loud"... Slow down juuust a bit mate! Cheers. Thanks for making the vids.

[@smartaerials]

Sorry I know I speak way too fast, always have done. I will make a conscious effort to slow down in the future. I'm forever thinking out loud too. LOL

[@nathantaylor4538]

I think out loud all the time! Ha ha. It’s great you take the time to share your knowledge - it’s not meant to be negative, but I just thought it was a small thing that could make your tutorials better still. Keep going, cheers from Australia.

[@rudert56]

Nathan Taylor do I detect a bit of a Cockney accent there?

[@markpasieka]

You don’t know the full story or what your talking about ... school costs money , don’t misinform people one is 75 ohms and used for Cctv systems.

[@smartaerials]

They are both 75 ohm cables.

[@markpasieka]

Smart Aerials and the imaginary part of the impeadance( reactive portion incorporating inductive and capacitance) makes it a far better match to Cctv ( security cameras then RG 6 )

[@smartaerials]

Thank you for explaining what impedance means.

[@mufuliramark]

Try not to talk to us as though we are technicians. I’m trying to understand but you’re not explaining…..and talking to fast.

[@smartaerials]

Sorry.

[@YesYesYoureRight]

2.18 (2:14) you just mumble your words and NO ONE except your mother can understand what you're saying.

[@smartaerials]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@myinspirations777]

YOU TALKING TO MUCH AND YOU SHOULD GET TO THE POINT SINCE I CAN BARELY UNDERSTAND YOUR ENGLISH. WASTE OF TIME DON'T WATCH

[@smartaerials]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@YesYesYoureRight]

Don't do that "hands in the air like you just don't care" trying to frighten viewers. It makes you seem like you're going to start talking to the viewers in a condescending way. STOP it.

[@smartaerials]

Thanks for your feedback.