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Hello all! I am about to install a Radio Shack 20-176 antenna on my roof. I currently have a Pro 106 scanner that I would like to connect to this antenna. I have read multiple threads about coax to various scanners. The thing that I cannot find a solid answer on is what type of cable I should use for this scanner. I have seen where many people use RG-6. I would like to do this, however, in my manual, it states to use RG-58. I also understand that RG-58 is 50 ohm and RG-6 is 75 ohm. I would rather use the RG-6 but I want to use which ever one would have the best performance. I am trying to listen to vhf hi stations from approx 45 miles away. Which cable would you gurus recommend for this combination of antenna and scanner. BTW I will later be getting a Pro 197 to leave connected to this outdoor antenna but I understand that they are the same internally as the Pro106. Thank you guys for your time.