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What is the difference between Rg59 and Rg6 cable? Why doesn’t RG59 work with my Vip/Hopper receiver?

RG59 and RG6 are two brands of electric cables used to pass on frequency signs for TVs, radios, and computer networks. The difference between Rg59 and Rg6 Cable is: RG59 is too lean to arrive at GHz intensity making it difficult to bring out the finest signal while RG6 is a bit thick with a large center composer giving it an improved indication eminence than the RG59. RG6 is ultimate for satellite and cable signals while RG59 lacks a foil shield which averts it from satellite feeds and cable installations employment.

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