I have been getting quite a bit useful info on the forum. I am still trying to get all I need to upgrade to HD, and do it right the first time.

I am trying to figure out what quality RF cable is used on my current SD DirecTV dish. All I read off the cable is 18 gawg, so how do I tell the type RG59; RG6; RG11. And when I do, which of these (if not more) are the best. Keeping in mind I am running from the rear of my house(lower) to the upstair where I reside, at the front of the house. 60-70 ft. of cable.

And then there is the burning question, what do people mean buy the type of "quads" to use. And also does the Multi switch need to a certain quality also.