4. Cable
Routing
When handling the antenna
and splitter
cables, it
is essential you follow these basic rules:
•
Never pull on the cable connectors;
pull
only on the cable.
•
Tighten the connectors and ensure
that
the cables don’t rattle loose.
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•
Survey the planned cable route and look
for
any blocked passages. Consider
alternate
routes to find the best available
path. Always
keep the cables as short as
possible to make
sure that minimum
cable
losses are achieved.
•
Note:
Take advantage of any existing
cable
channels. e.g wiring conduits to
route the
cables.
•
Avoid running cables through
components
or
sharp apertures that may
cause
excessive
chafing. Doing so may
erode
the
jacket and
break signal
continuity.
Also,
avoid kinking,
pinching,
or twisting a
cable
during a run.
•
Use cable ties to secure the antenna
/splitter
cables.
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