Can I use RG6 cables with RG59 connectors?

[SecurityNub 0]

From what I read online, RG59 cables are best used for video only, but RG6 can be used as well. At Home depot they sell only RG6 cables and have both RG6 connectors and RG59 connectors. The specialist at the store said that there is no difference and that the only difference in cable is the connectors used. So does anyone know? Can I just purchase the RG6 cables and the RG59 connectors?

[nDAlk90 0]

From my experience RG6 and RG59 are two different cables.

 

RG59 is best for CCTV. RG6 best for cable tv's digital signals.

 

RG6 = Best for digital signals.

RG59 = Best for analogue signals.

[survtech 0]

Actually, RG6 copper/copper (100% copper center conductor and 95% copper braided shield) will transport video farther than equivalent RG59. That said, Home Depot RG6 is not copper/copper. It has a "copper clad" steel center conductor and steel/aluminum shield. That is not suitable for cameras. RG59 copper/copper would do better than RG6 copper/steel/aluminum.

 

And no, you cannot use RG59 connectors on RG6 or vice versa. The diameters of both the outside of the cable and the center conductors are too different.