Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Can anyone answer this? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post conspiracy909 Posted at 3:35 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 I need something to merge 2 t.v. cables so they it will be longer. Currently the cable I have is not long enough so I need to connect the 2 somehow. Anyone know what I need to buy?

Replies whimsy Posted at 4:46 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 As already said, depends on the type of cable, even if it is coax, there are different standards, like some of the triple and quad shield cables for digital. I know here atleast the most common would be PAL or F connectors, but then as I said, there are cables standards like RG6/U, RG6/UQ and RG59. Then there's other connectors like BNC and RCA... other standards, like RG58. Most likely it would be RG59 or RG6 with whatever connector you guys use in the US... probably not a PAL (Belling-Lee) connector but that's pretty much the canon thing over here. Anyway then, I'm assuming you need to connect male to male. Either get a female - female adaptor, or replace one male - male cable with a male - female cable. Just be careful in that I've seen some cheap adaptors that made the signal worse. Only worry about the cable standards if you make up your own cable, you can get twist on connectors usually. I wouldn't worry about crimping for a one off. Probably a lot easier to just buy one, but make sure it's up to scratch, like some very old tv cables with low shielding aren't suitable for digital. drifting Posted at 1:26 pm on Aug. 6, 2008 What kind of cable? If its a coaxial cable, then  you just need the coupler that was already posted. If its another type, you may need a switch box. However, buying a longer cable would probably be cheaper. espresso8097 Posted at 10:56 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 Quote: from BlooHook at 11:40 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 Just go to Radio Shack and buy one of these...   http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103648&cp=&sr=1&origkw=coupler&kw   Chances are you have one laying around the house already Sure, tell the person the easy way. My way is more creative. BlooHook Posted at 9:40 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 Just go to Radio Shack and buy one of these... http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103648&cp=&sr=1&origkw=coupler&kw Chances are you have one laying around the house already espresso8097 Posted at 4:29 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 Is this just standard TV coaxial or some other cable? If it is just standard TV coaxial just take off the adapters and find some that match together and put the wire back through. xxAnimexxFanaticxx Posted at 3:53 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 extension ones Live Just To Die Posted at 3:39 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 Yeah longer cables... Leonhart Posted at 3:37 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 u can get extention cables for anything nowadays! jus shop around XxBrandonxX Posted at 3:36 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 a longerr cable duhhh conspiracy909 Posted at 3:36 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 Quote: from flanders5t6 at 3:35 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 a longer cable! can't do that, the cable comes from the satelite dish Bitner Posted at 3:36 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 Quote: from flanders5t6 at 1:35 am on Aug. 6, 2008 a longer cable! ^ hottotty Posted at 3:36 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 go buy along one flanders5t6 Posted at 3:35 pm on Aug. 5, 2008 a longer cable! All 13 previous replies displayed.