grohgregDunno. Ask The Chief join:2001-07-05 Dawson Springs, KY |
to james1979
Re: Gen 4 cable questionSpaceway2 is a Ka-band satellite, the HN7000S system is only used with Ku-band satellites. So one of your two opening statements is incorrect. But it's academic, because the satellite location has absolutely nothing to do with what cable is used. What's more important is the age and type.
First, that cable you ID'd isn't on the Hughes-approved list. It does however satisfy the freq response requirement, but I doubt it has a solid copper center conductor. Plus, time takes a toll on cable, especially if it isn't in conduit. Additionally, Gen4 only requires one cable now, so I strongly recommend you abandon the old dual cable run in favor of a new Hughes-approved 3GHz/solid copper cable. Quad shield isn't necessary unless you have known RFI in the area. If any of it goes underground, using flooded cable will also save you money on conduit. I personally use Belden 1829BC. If you don't bury, 1829AC is the same stuff without the flooding.
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If the old line is in good condition, meets specs, and is of quality, then keep it. It's nice having that secondary feed on the newer system in the event that you do need to test a different line for potential issues with your normal line. |