RG-6 Coaxial Cable Overview:
RG-6/U is a common type of coaxial cable used in a wide variety of residential and commercial applications. The term "RG-6" itself is quite generic and refers to a wide variety of cable designs, which differ from one another in shielding characteristics, center conductor composition and dielectric type. RG-6 was originally a military spec where "RG" meant Radio Guide and "6" referred to the sixth page in the Guide, but is now obsolete; in practice, the term "RG-6" is generally used to refer to coaxial cables with an 18 AWG center conductor and 75 ohmcharacteristic impedance.
The most commonly recognized variety of RG-6 is cable television(CATV) distribution coax. This cable is used to route cable television signals to and within homes. RG-6 type cables have become the standard for CATV, mostly replacing the smaller RG-59 in recent years. CATV distribution coax typically has a copper-coated steel center conductor and a combination aluminum foil/aluminum braid shield, typically with low coverage (about 60%). RG-6 type cables are also used in professional video applications, carrying either baseband analog video signals or serial digital interface (SDI) signals. In these applications, the center conductor is ordinarily solid copper. The shielding is much heavier (typically aluminum foil/95% copper braid) and tolerances are more tightly controlled to improve impedance stability.
RG-6 cables typically are fitted with various types of connectors at each end. In CATV distribution applications, these are typically F connector style. In professional baseband video, BNC connectors and in consumer a/v applications other than RF and CATV, RCA plugs.
RG6 Coax Standard CCS Cable - CMR
For exceptional strength over long distances, this RG6 cable features an 18 AWG copper clad steel conductor. The cable also features 60% braided coverage and a CMR rated PVC jacket.
RG6 Coax Standard Solid Bare Copper Cable - CMR
For unsurpassed signal clarity, this RG6 cable features a premium grade 18 AWG solid bare copper conductor. The cable also features 60% braided coverage and a CMR rated PVC jacket.
RG6 Coax Quad CCS Cable - CMR
For exceptional strength in noisy environments, our RG6 Co