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RG59 good enough for 300 Foot run??
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acidburn - 28 Aug 2008, 04:49 pm
Hello, This is my first time installing security cameras. I have the fundamental skills required to perform the installation. But I am wondering if RG59 cable is going to still produce a strong signal when a couple of the runs are around 300 feet.??? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks :)
Thomas - 28 Aug 2008, 07:00 pm
Yes, but at the same time, I'm curious as to what you mean by the fundamental skills....
acidburn - 29 Aug 2008, 09:22 am
Thanks!!!
To answer your question:
I have 3 years experience doing electrical work. (Industrial, Residential) and I've been using computers for over 20 years. I also used to work security.
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Smit9352 - 04 Sep 2008, 10:27 am
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Yes, but at the same time, I'm curious as to what you mean by the fundamental skills....
Our Hurricanes gone Thomas!!!!!!!! \o/
Also yes, I agree with Thomas. You shouldn't have a problem with only 300ft on rg59. Is it a Siamese line or are you running your power wires separately?
Thomas - 04 Sep 2008, 12:59 pm
[quote:17572e80d3="Smit9352"]
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Yes, but at the same time, I'm curious as to what you mean by the fundamental skills....
Our Hurricanes gone Thomas!!!!!!!! \o/
Also yes, I agree with Thomas. You shouldn't have a problem with only 300ft on rg59. Is it a Siamese line or are you running your power wires separately?
Meh, it wasn't even near me.
oldtimer - 07 Sep 2008, 12:35 am
Sure running a line of 59U for just 300 feet, you shouldn't have any problem. I have run them at a length double that amount. The only problem is using a good camera. That's a must. If you know how to check resolution, you will see the difference. Long runs will give you a snowy effect like the old days when you used rabbit ears on the family TV.
Make sure your wire is of good quality copper, both inner conductor and
braid.
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