Feeler: RG59 cable

[bmwpower]

I have several spools of this stuff left over from my house build. Anyone have a need for it?

 

[the spyder]

Re: Feeler: RG59 cable CATV

Its sadly a generation behind with RG6, Dual and Quad shield being the new required standard for most cable/sat installs.

 

[bmwpower]

Yea, I guess I should preface by saying I didn't use it for CATV. I used it for a bunch of camera home runs. Bought way too much and just found it in the basement over the vacation.

Should be fine for camera runs or similar.

 

[94yj]

rg59 is also used in communication systems like cb radios and other business band radio systems you might try some local shops i am sure they would buy the rolls from you just a thought

 

[mrb]

rg59 is also used in communication systems like cb radios and other business band radio systems you might try some local shops i am sure they would buy the rolls from you just a thought

Isnt that RG58 which is 50ohm?

 

[nxstang]

59 is pretty useless nowadays. Well, in the area of using it for antena, cable or satellite tv. RG6 is the standard nowadays.

 

[dipper]

Isnt that RG58 which is 50ohm?

No, it's RG59 which is 75ohm. Typically used for video cameras and antenna's.

 

[mrb]

No, it's RG59 which is 75ohm. Typically used for video cameras and antenna's.

yes his is RG59, which is now pretty much only used for CCTV cameras. I was responding to the guy who said it was for CB antennas and such, I checked -those do use RG58 which is 50ohm.

 

[bmwpower]

lol.
Just sold all of the RG59 and some RG58 I had for $100 to a real estate guy. I am happy.
Watch out for inferior cabling coming to a house near you.

 

[Vinko]

Bought way too much and just found it in the basement over the vacation.

I just found, in a little used room packed full of junk, two spools of I-Don't-Know-What. It's white. A few different twist strands of wire, and apparently used to wire alarms. One guy told me someone would buy it on craigs list.

 

[Burl]

What is best to use for a small FM antenna for my stereo receiver?

 

[bmwpower]

I just found, in a little used room packed full of junk, two spools of I-Don't-Know-What. It's white. A few different twist strands of wire, and apparently used to wire alarms. One guy told me someone would buy it on craigs list.

He's right. That's where I sold mine.

What is best to use for a small FM antenna for my stereo receiver?

They make antenna wire specifically for this. You can buy it at RadioShack.