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Virgin Media 'shotgun' combo RF & Telephone cable

alan_d
alan_d Posts: 364 Forumite
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edited 12 October 2020 at 2:58PM in Techie Stuff
Can anyone tell me where I can buy some of the combined RF (RG59 ?) and telephone cable that Virgin Media use externally (AKA shotgun cable)?
My VM feed cable currently crosses a piece of grass which is soon to be excavated for building works, meaning that the VM cable needs to be extended around the area.
I understand from some internet trawling that Virgin usually won't come out to modify an existing installation, therefore i'll replace it myself.
As both ends are accessible, I just need the appropriate cable, but can't find it available yet. Can anyone point me to a supplier?
The alternative is to install separate RF and telephone cables - anyone know the RF type used?

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  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    edited 12 October 2020 at 3:21PM
    Just google it, there's loads of places you can buy RG59/RG6 or WF100 coax cable.
  • alan_d
    alan_d Posts: 364 Forumite
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    neilmcl said:
    Just google it, there's loads of places you can buy RG59/RG6 or WF100 coax cable.
    Yes, but not the combo cable, which i'd prefer to use.
  • eamon
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    I would doubt that its RG59, more likely to be RG11. I think you  will need to bite the bullet and speak to VM.
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