Sky Dish cable

[dedwards96]

Hi,

I have a 4way LNB on my sky dish but only 3 of the ports are in use. I also have an unused sky box.

What is the cable called that goes from sky dish to sky box? and where can I get it from?

Thanks, Dan

 

[Ponty Massive]

Welcome to the forum !!

 

[grantr37]

70 Ohm Co-Axial Signal cable, maplins shop or website, will need to wait until after the new year now....

 

[craigja]

Its called Webro. Make sure you get a good quality cable if you cannot get any. TV & Satellite - Webro

 

[Adam W]

You can get them pre-made from Maplin, otherwise you'll needs some F-Type crimps and a crimper for the ends.

 

[Robert Turnbull]

Ct-100 co-ax cable

 

[Robert Turnbull]

You can get f connectors that don't require crimps.

 

[vjsmarwick]

Any satellite cable 70ohm cable will do and f plugs just screw on the end better with self amalgamating tape over them especially if outdoors

 

[craigja]

Personally I do not recommend using screw on F connectors outside, they do break down a lot more often then compression type F connectors, even when used in conjunction with self amalgamating tape. I know many people use the screw on type, but if the dish is high up and access may be a issue once fitted, you are better off using compression type.

 

[Robert Turnbull]

It's all about fitting the f correctly. If you do this either crimped or twist works fine

 

[streetlighter]

RG6 cable is the minimum I would use for satellite, the screw on F connectors work fine just remember to seal the joint at the LNB with self-amalgamating tape ( I use black insulation tape works ok too ) also try not to move the dish about with screwing the new cable into the LNB