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To extend a coax cable without special tools you will need a second coax cable. You can plug the second coax cable into the end of the first one (the end that is plugged into the wall).
Cable modems use RG-6 coax cables.
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This would depend upon your TV and the receiver and if it has a coax port available on the back. You can use an RG6 coax cable between the receiver and TV. Most newer HD receivers do not have a coax port on the back
The best size is RG 6 coax. However for short runs RG 59 will work.
For Dish Network, we use RG6 coax cable to allow a higher frequency range for the satellite signal from the dish to your receiver. Any coax cable not rated at RG6 could affect the signal.
It's the coax cable used for Thick Ethernet.
Typical coax cable uses a different standard than RCA. You will need to use a converter box.
Someone who installs coax for a service.
UTP & COAX cable's are used
No. The cable provider has to authorize the other modem on the network before it can be used, and they will not do that, since they want you to pay for another cable installation.
The type coax you need depends on the type service you have. For satellite service, we use a higher rated coax cable (RG6) to allow for a higher frequency for channels and back feeding capability. RG59 is a lower rated cable.