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stamp92 · 12-10-2004, 16:56

you can buy the cable and connectors at your local maplins store. some stores will offer pre-made cables but i think you'll find they r upto 5 metres

i believe this is what u need but CHECK with someone at your local store.

F TYPE CONNECTOR PLUG

http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?...2m10&worldid=2

these plugs never work as they should. they dont screw on properly or crimp properly. the metal either breaks or is not tight enough around the cable. i used some cellotape to keep plug securely on. works fine for me.

RF COAX CABLE ( not sure the exact one you need, ask local maplin store)

http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?...2m10&worldid=2

[ just noticed you said this is for a STB and not cable modem. don't know much abt STB's so not sure the advice above is applicable]

12-10-2004, 16:56	#3
stamp92 Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Age: 41 Services: 1.5mb Broadband Posts: 206	Re: Broken cable you can buy the cable and connectors at your local maplins store. some stores will offer pre-made cables but i think you'll find they r upto 5 metres i believe this is what u need but CHECK with someone at your local store. F TYPE CONNECTOR PLUG http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?...2m10&worldid=2 these plugs never work as they should. they dont screw on properly or crimp properly. the metal either breaks or is not tight enough around the cable. i used some cellotape to keep plug securely on. works fine for me. RF COAX CABLE ( not sure the exact one you need, ask local maplin store) http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?...2m10&worldid=2 [ just noticed you said this is for a STB and not cable modem. don't know much abt STB's so not sure the advice above is applicable]