Sacedog
Active Member
As far as its capability to deliver data like gigabit, etc, cable IS cable assuming my underlined statement about specs. Granted if you are dealing with a fly by night place whose cable does not meet their specs then that invalidates the statement. But if the cable truly meets its specs and is swept to meet/exceed 350mhz, it will work fine regardless of the brand or price. Sure there are other things to consider like jacket type, etc, but from an electrical and practical perspective, it all works the same especially for standard in home stuff. Not knocking Belden or other known brands, but alot of the money you are paying is going to their name and advertising, etc.
That is true, as long as they both test out the same, cable is cable. My point was that when a manufacturer puts 350Mhz on the packaging, it doesn't necessarily mean that it is. I have seen this first hand many times on a Fluke Network Analyzer.
I do also agree that you pay for the name. Belden isn't the only good cable out there; it's just a safe bet.