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Tezcatlipoca · 02-07-2005, 14:27

If you're going to extend the coax rather than the cat5, then make sure you get decent quality cable.

As Nidge said, "satellite" grade coax is good. Look for CT100 or CT125 satellite grade coax...Maplin sell them as FT100 & FT125 respectively.

You must also make sure that the connectors (F plugs) are fitted correctly. If you do not have the special tools to fit them yourself, it is better to get them fitted for you (Maplin will make up cables & fit connectors for a small charge IIRC).

And, of course, if you screw it up at all, ntl may well charge you the cost of fixing it.

02-07-2005, 14:27	#6
Tezcatlipoca Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cambridge Posts: 16,760	Re: Extending NTL cable! If you're going to extend the coax rather than the cat5, then make sure you get decent quality cable. As Nidge said, "satellite" grade coax is good. Look for CT100 or CT125 satellite grade coax...Maplin sell them as FT100 & FT125 respectively. You must also make sure that the connectors (F plugs) are fitted correctly. If you do not have the special tools to fit them yourself, it is better to get them fitted for you (Maplin will make up cables & fit connectors for a small charge IIRC). And, of course, if you screw it up at all, ntl may well charge you the cost of fixing it.