On 12/4/24 13:49, j...@joelesler.net wrote:
On Dec 4, 2024, at 16:12, Jerry Cloe <je...@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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