[c-nsp] DS3 Length over RG-6 or RG-59

[Seth Mattinen]

On 9/22/10 10:31 PM, Jon Simola wrote:
> On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 1:31 PM, Peder <peder at networkoblivion.com> wrote:
>> Does anybody have a good rule of thumb as to what type of coax to use for
>> DS3 over various distances?  I know it has to be 75ohm, but have read it can
>> be RG-59 or RG-6.
> 
> I've only ever seen Coax 734 or 735 used in DS3 connections. 735 is
> good for 200 feet, 734 for up to 400 feet.
> 


RG-6 should work; I believe the Cisco DS3 cables are RG-6 with ferrites
on each end and should be good up to 400 feet as well. I'll wander
upstairs and pull the one I have in storage to double check.

~Seth