RE: cables. was HA system networks

["Dr John Tankard" <john@xxxxxxx>]

> > rather than using kat5, would it not be better to go for
dedicated 
> > co-ax for TV distribution?
> 
> Depends on what quality you're after.  The KAT5 modules offer
> perfect quality transmission with stereo audio, whereas coax 
> will send reasonable quality pictures and mono sound.  If I 
> had the money, I'd use KAT5.  I don't so I'll use coax (sorry
> Keith - pray for a pay rise for me).
> 
> Andy
> 
And

Cat5 Its easer to run coax
Cat5 can be used for other things
CAT5 is easer to patch 
CAT5 is cheaper to patch
CAT5 is usually more compact in patch panels
CAT5 can go round a tighter radius than CT100
CAT5 can be switched easer than coax
Cat5 is much cheaper than CT100
CAT5 has better connectors than Most domestic quality connectors.
Keith is a good bloke ;-) 

John (looking for a big discount on next KAT5 pair) Tankard





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