Cable TV Connection

Re: Cable TV Connection

feeds@yuku.com (sashay567) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:34:01 GMT

FWIW, If you are even remotely contemplating ever using satellite TV such as the Dish Network or Direct TV, install RG-6 cable rather than the more common RG-59. Both are 75 ohm coax but RG-6 is required for satellite TV reception. Price differences are minor.

Re: Cable TV Connection

feeds@yuku.com (jerrygagerman) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:26:55 GMT

Dan,
I have a Mk I 2 cabin just like yours (hull # 431). I used the high route described by Roger. In order to bring the service forward to the nav station, I first installed a combination phone and cable input, & then routed both sets of wires high alont the starboard side.The only difficult part of the run at the bulkhead separating the head from the main cabin. You have to snake the wire run down behind the starboard setee and then back up to the wire harness. The phoe jack was...

Re: Cable TV Connection

feeds@yuku.com (sailordan2) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:39:44 GMT

Thanks for the routing plan. This is still a low priority for me but now I need to gather the parts and determine the lenght cable I'm going to need for the route I choose.

Re: Cable TV Connection

feeds@yuku.com (svzephyr44) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:40:43 GMT

Not sure if they changed this on the Mark II (1995 two cabin) but you have a couple of options:

If you start in the stern at the shore power plug you can then add a TV/Telephone connector. Now you have to choose high or low!

High:
Run the cable around the startboard side of the boat as high as possible. When you reach the wall (bulkhead) that is all the way outboard and about as far forward as the main winch and as high as you can reach you will find a slot with wires...

Cable TV Connection

feeds@yuku.com (sailordan2) — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:39:44 GMT

I have an '94 Mark I, 2 cabin. I am looking at installing a cable TV outlet and snaking the cable to the area above the navigation table. My marina has cable drops at the dock where I can get internet cable as well as TV service. Has anyone done this and what is the best location to bring the cable inboard?