[c-nsp] DS3 cabling question

[Jerimiah Cole]

Rik Koenig wrote:
> The first part of all this is getting cable. I'm pretty new to DS3 and would
> like some assistance. I have seen some companies call for a run of 734/735
> cable, and I've seen used runs of RG179. Is there any difference between the
> types of cables for this application?

Any properly terminated 75 ohm cable should work.  The difference is 
gague and therefore attenuation.  735 cabling (26AWG) will get you about 
225 feet and 734 (20AWG) feet will get you about 450 feet.  I'm not 
familliar with RG179.

Jerimiah
Tularosa Communications