what type of cable?

[marcelious 0]

Hey y'all,

 

I'm new to the forum, and to CCTV, I got this CCTV project, we usually do data/voice projects, but this is our first CCTV project, we have the longest cable run about 200 yards, and don't no what cable to use CAT6 or Coax, and how about power supply?

 

I appreciate yer help.

 

thanks,

 

Marcel.

[TJCCTV 0]

Hey y'all,

 

I'm new to the forum, and to CCTV, I got this CCTV project, we usually do data/voice projects, but this is our first CCTV project, we have the longest cable run about 200 yards, and don't no what cable to use CAT6 or Coax, and how about power supply?

 

I appreciate yer help.

 

thanks,

 

Marcel.

 

Marcel,

 

That distance I would use use CAT5e. With a lot of research you can find why

CAT6 isn't what I would use. Coax is great for SHORT runs or with expensive

repeaters. I've run over 1200 feet lengths with passive baluns with perfect

quality.

 

Skip the cheap baluns.

 

I wouldn't use active / active unless you find it is necessary. It can actually

give you a much worse signal than if passive / passive works. Depends on a

lot of factors. I use passive / passive first, if needed I upgrade to active / passive,

and lastly active / active.

 

Might want to research type of mounting (eg on metal buildings, and the problems

you have to deal with correctly - and any lightening, close high voltage, etc).

 

There are a lot of awesome pros on this forum, and each has a different set of

experiences and solutions. Some may disagree with each other but all I have

seen are incredibly great sources.

 

Good luck with your project,

TJ