Hughes DW6000 Installation Manual page 28

Chapter 1 • Introduction
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Table 3: RG-11 cable specifications
Cable length from
antenna assembly to
computer
Up to 270 ft.
Table 4: Heliax cable specifications
Cable length from
antenna assembly to
computer
Up to 1370 ft.
CAUTION
Remember to:
• Install 360° weatherproofing for all connections.
• Install drip loops when needed.
• Install service loops when needed.
Note: Coaxial cables with copper clad steel center conductors
must have the DC resistance of CommScope 5730 or less (32
ohms/1000 feet). The cable length cannot exceed 100 feet.
Note: Do not use splitters.
Note: Use plenum rated cable only if the cable is to be run in
plenum space which is carrying return air for the air circulation
system, or when local laws require it.
Type of cable to be used
Receive
RG-11 with copper RG-11 with copper
clad steel conductor clad steel conductor
(CommScope 5916) (CommScope 5916)
Type of cable to be used
Receive
1/2-inch Heliax 1/2-inch Heliax
cable (Andrew cable (Andrew
LDF4-75A or LDF4-75A or
equivalent) equivalent)
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