[mythtvnz] Good source for cables, connectors etc?

[Stephen Worthington]

On Thu, 9 Aug 2007 18:02:24 +1200, you wrote:

>Hi.
>
>My new myth box is currently dangling in mid-air between high tension =
network=20
>and satellite cables.  I'm thinking I really should replace the daisy =
chain=20
>of hubs and extension cables.
>
>First off, is it safe to chain lengths of RG-6?
>I've got a run of about 5m into the house from the LNB (which seems =
difficult=20
>to detach) that needs to go another 8m through a wall into another room.=
 =20
>Then I'm planning on running through a surge protector, then another 1m =
or so=20
>into the card.  Is this going to degrade the signal to much?
>
>Assuming I can do that, where's a good place to get:
>
>RG-6 cable
>F connector gender changer
>Screw on F connectors
>Cat5E cable
>8P8C (RJ45) plugs
>8P8C crimper tool
>
>
>Anybody have any favourite outlets?  In Auckland if its walk-in only.
>
>Thanks
>Bob

I have seen RG-6 going pretty cheap on TradeMe recently, as well as
most of the other bits.  I have no idea if it is good stuff or not
though.