Is cable TV wire good for anything other than cable TV?

[Diver300]

Coaxial cable used to be commonly used for networks, it used BNC plugs, and t-connectors at each PC, with 75 ohm terminating loads at either end.

It was 50 Ohms. I used to use the same RG58 cable for that and for RF connections.

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

It was 50 Ohms. I used to use the same RG58 cable for that and for RF connections.

It's a VERY long time since I've seen any

I obviously had the terminating 'resistors', which had the value printed on them, but where on earth they might be now I've no idea

Funnily enough, every network card you bought came with a 'T' connector, so you never had to buy those.

 

[shortbus=]

There are a goodly number of different sized F-connectors, you need to buy the correct ones for the cable you have - the right size ones are probably better than crimp-on ones (which also come in different sizes as well).

The Dollar Store only had the one size.

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

The Dollar Store only had the one size.

Then don't buy crap from the dollar store

 

[For The Popcorn]

Then don't buy crap from the dollar store

Maybe Poundland has better

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

Maybe Poundland has better

Well you'd be paying more anyway

However, as we use Belling Lee coaxial plugs in the UK/Europe, then you're unlikely to find F-Connectors in a Pound shop (they are only used for satellite over here). Having said that, I doubt you'd find coaxial plugs in a Pound shop either?.

You should buy your electrical/electronic items for proper shops, not glorified junk shops.

 

[ChrisP58]

In addition to getting the right size connector for the cable, you also should choose a weatherproof version if you want reliable operation outdoors.

The simple screw on, or even crimp types don't prevent water from getting into the cable end.

Here is one for RG-6. https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-VDV812-623-Compression-Connectors/dp/B008C7ZCI8?th=1

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

In addition to getting the right size connector for the cable, you also should choose a weatherproof version if you want reliable operation outdoors.

The simple screw on, or even crimp types don't prevent water from getting into the cable end.

Here is one for RG-6. https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-VDV812-623-Compression-Connectors/dp/B008C7ZCI8?th=1

Or even better, just apply self-amalgamating tape over the plug - standard procedure for outdoor connections.

Far better, far cheaper