[mythtv-users] HDMI-to-CAT5 Converter

[Brian Wood]

David Brodbeck wrote:
> On Feb 4, 2008, at 10:59 AM, Brian Wood wrote:
>> True, to a point.
>>
>> If you use modulated RF carriers you can carry a LOT more channels a  
>> LOT
>> farther, on a single RG-59 or RG-6 cable, as any CATV operator knows.
>>
>> But it does greatly increase the cost and complexity of the terminal  
>> gear.
> 
> That's true.  But for baseband composite video, CAT5 will beat coax,  
> at least until you step up to coax sizes that are impractical for CCTV  
> installations.  (And fiber beats everything, of course, but it's  
> pretty spendy.)
> 

Well you can certainly go 1000' with coax video cable like 88281, 
assuming it's properly equalized, and I don't think anybody but Bill 
Gates is likely to have home wiring runs exceeding that.

beww