Cables FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS
We often get questions about cables and diy cable strategies. Some of the most popular are listed below.

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1. Rating: +1

   Why is oxygen-free copper considered important?

2. What is dual-shielding?

3. What is strain relief?

4. Why not buy "low cost" cables?

5. How do I select connectors for my rig?

6. Will signal quality be degraded if I plug in the cable backwards (opposite of the arrow markings on the plugs)?

7. Rating: -1

   What are "directional cables"?

8. Rating: -4

   Is the Bullet Cable the original reintroduced retro coil?

9. Are 30 ft/ 9.14 m Coil Cables available in shorter lengths?

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