Re: New home builders without wires

[Jay Hennigan <jay () west net>]

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.

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Jay Hennigan - jay () west net
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