What does “pin and sleeve” mean?
Here are some terms you might not hear every day. Do you know what they mean?
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What is “6 series” cable?
Here’s a detailed answer to what seems like a simple question.
What kind of cable do you need for an outdoor preamp?
Before you head to the home store for cheap cables, you might want to read this article.
INSTALLERS: Mind those cable lengths
If you’re out there installing DIRECTV satellite, you have a lot to worry about. This tutorial lays it out for you.
How much current can you put through a coaxial cable?
Here’s a cautionary tale that comes from one of our customers.
NEW VIDEO: Tech Choice Coax Mapper
Here’s one piece of test equipment everyone can afford!
When should you use quad shielded cable?
Does your installation need quad shielded cable? It’s quite possible it doesn’t!
What kind of problems should I look for with old cable?
If you have a bucket of old cables lying around, it’s time to take a serious look at them.
NICE AND EASY: What kind of cable do you need for a cell booster?
With the right information, it’s very easy to expand your cell booster so it does just what you need!
Which is better: 50 Ohm cable or 75 Ohm cable?
Take a look around you at your home theater installation. Most of the cable you’ll see is RG6 cable, and that’s 75 Ohm impedance. In almost every case, the cable type is printed on the…
Which is better, white cable or black cable?
Read on before you make a choice that you’ll have to live with for years.
Time to clear out that junk box?
You know you have a box like this one. It’s time to talk about what’s in it.
Which is better, RG59, RG6 or RG11 cable?
The answer isn’t always clear but this tutorial makes it easy.