RG-6 coax cable

This cable is the industry standard for home reception. RG-6 is available with 2, 3, or 4 layers of shielding. Three or four layers has better immunity from interference and is more sturdy and durable, but is a little more expensive and less flexible than dual shield. Outside cables should be quad shield (4 shield layers).

RG-11 coax cable This cable can be used if signal loss is a problem, typically a long cable run. The advantages of RG-11 are it has the least loss, and is available with 2, 3, or 4 layers of shielding. It can also carry high power signals. The disadvantages are it's more expensive, less flexible, bigger and heavier. This cable is primarily designed for high power transmissions and long cable runs.

RG-59 coax cable This cable can be used, but is a little more lossy and has only a single layer of shielding. RG-59 is usually used indoor's for raw video signals (recorders, games, etc.). RG-59 was used for over-the-air TV before RG-6 became common.