Problem extending Sky cable

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I've rearranged our living room this week, and already have spare cable/connectors. I've connected it all up, and the sky box doesn't receive a satellite signal. I've checked enough of the copper wire is peeking out the middle, and that the connectors are done up tightly, and I've used 2 different cables, but still not working. When the original sky cable goes in the back, it works.

Ideas anyone?:confused:

Best answers:

• You also need to ensure that the screen on the coax is connected.
  The F connector is designed to screw over the screen.
• I assume that you are using " f " connectors and a back to back " f " type connector for your extension?
  None of the outer must touch the inner core, if it does ( a ) it will not work, and ( b ) you could cause some damage, there is a very low voltage that passes along this cable.
  Make sure nothing is touching and that you have the "f " connector screwed on tightly.
• Thanks, I'm going to try again, and follow these instructions I found online. I may well have not had the screen connected too. Hopefully that will work.
  Cheers guys, I'll let you know if it works!
• Good luck..
• Yay! it works!
  Thanks guys. I hadn't got the 'f' connector over the copper screen - I'd just cut the cable down, and pushed the f connector over the rubber casing. It's now working a treat, and my BF thinks I am a technical genius!
• Well done, glad you are sorted..
• Nice one Linda.