QQQ, I know what you mean about brain dead satellite installers, I clean up after them often in my work. Unfortunately, this is how the satellite companies want it now, cable(like) installers putting in cable(like) boxes, cheap as they can. People who really care about there equipment and it's performance and getting quality work are in the minority. The few people who do care about there audio, video, or control/convenience systems is what keeps us professionals in business.
BTW I've seen CCS coax go 200ft before as well, it all depends on how thick the copper layer is. Don't expect CSS "China wire" RG-6 to go much over 100ft for satellite without giving you problems, the copper is very thin on these wires and you can see it. This is generally the cheapest of the RG-6 cable as well, so it's a favorite of budget installers and the like.

Brad Humphrey
The Sky's the Limit