On 12/4/24 13:49, joel@joelesler.net wrote:
On Dec 4, 2024, at 16:12, Jerry Cloe <jerry@jtcloe.net> wrote:
Even with broadcast, the need for coax (vs network) is going away. People that use broadcast still want "cable type" services, mainly dvr and channel guides. With so many options out there, TiVo, HDHomeRun, MythTV, many others, all of them only need coax to the unit, then distribute via IP from there. Still only need ethernet (or gasp, wifi) to most of the tv's.
I was referring to actual over-the-air broadcast television. Coaxial cable has been the de-facto transmission method for decades. Before that it was typically balanced 300-ohm twin-lead. TiVo DVRs, USB SDR dongles, and, believe it or not, even television sets have coaxial inputs for this purpose. Coaxial cable transmission line is the most logical medium for getting the RF from the antenna to the receiver regardless of the nature of the receiver. In case of TiVo, and other devices without a display, once the signal is demodulated it's typically sent to the display via HDMI. So, yes, run RG-6 to those locations where you anticipate putting a TV set. Run a stub-out in the attic as well. -- Jay Hennigan - jay@west.net Network Engineering - CCIE #7880 503 897-8550 - WB6RDV