Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
07-07-2005, 13:41
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Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
Hi,
Does anybody know where I can buy 50 metres of Commscope RG6 cable in the UK?
Cheers,
Chris.
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07-07-2005, 13:48
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Re: Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
does it have to be that specific , what do you need it for ???? 
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07-07-2005, 13:57
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Re: Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
Basically I want to move my cable modem from my back bedroom to the front bedroom. The cable that goes round the side of the house won't be long enough to re use.
I want to see if it is cheaper for me to buy the cable and do it myself. I want to use the same cable that NTL uses and I also have access to the same Snap n Seal F connectors/fitting tool.
The commscope cable is high quality and is 'flooded' to prevent water ingress.
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07-07-2005, 14:01
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07-07-2005, 14:16
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Re: Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
jtwn, is the stuff you bought from the seller on Ebay Commscope? (should say on the side of the cable and it should have a flooding compound between the outer casing and the shielding braids).
Paul, lots of info on that thread, but I still cannot see anywhere that sellls Commscope. As I said, I want to use the same stuff as NTL. Most of the stuff you can buy from places like Maplins is inferior.
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07-07-2005, 14:21
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Re: Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
just as long as you realise that you will be breaking t&c's by doing this , cause a problem and ntl will jump on you , it may also affect your signal level 
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07-07-2005, 14:28
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Re: Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
paulyoung666, do you know what the cost is for NTL to come and do it?
The reason I want to do it is that I can take my time and do a nice neat job of it. Ideally I would like them to give me the cable so I can take it round the house and through the wall and they can then connect it up and test it?
Also, given the choice, would you use RG6 or RG11?
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07-07-2005, 14:32
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Re: Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
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paulyoung666, do you know what the cost is for NTL to come and do it?
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Not sure but I think it's around the £75 mark to move it for you.
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07-07-2005, 14:33
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Re: Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
£50 last i heard , how much are the materials going to cost ??? , like i said , just bare in mind that if you cause problems then be prepared to pay , and likely pay a damned sight more than £50
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07-07-2005, 14:35
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Re: Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
Yep £50 I think, depends on wether you attempt it first and mess it up lol
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07-07-2005, 14:42
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Re: Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
I am an engineer at Marconi and have a good understanding of telecoms.
If I can get the correct Commscope RG6/11 cable that NTL uses for less than £50 then I will do it myself otherwise I will get them in to do it.
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07-07-2005, 14:57
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Re: Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
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Originally Posted by bugheadcjd
I am an engineer at Marconi and have a good understanding of telecoms.
If I can get the correct Commscope RG6/11 cable that NTL uses for less than £50 then I will do it myself otherwise I will get them in to do it.
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go for it then , just dont say you werent warned if anything goes wrong 
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07-07-2005, 15:08
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Re: Where can I buy some Commscope RG6 coax in the UK?
Trouble is, I cannot find anywhere in the UK that sells the damn stuff!
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