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1532A - CATV Video, RG6, 18 AWG BCCS, Foil + Braid, Waterblocked, PVC Jacket




CATV, Series 6, 18 AWG solid .040" bare copper-covered steel conductor, gas-injected foam polyethylene insulation, Duobond® II, aluminum braid shield (90% coverage), Waterblocked Coreguard®, polyethylene jacket.

Product Overview

Suitable Applications: Broadband, Cable Television (CATV), RF drop cable, Over-The-Air (OTA) antennas

Construction Details

RG Type: 6
Series Type: 6
Conductor
ElementNo. of ElementsSizeStrandingNom. DiameterMaterial
Coax(es)118 AWGSolid0.0403 inBCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel
Insulation
MaterialNom. Insulation DiameterColor Code
PE - Polyethylene (Foam)0.178 in (4.52 mm)Natural
Insulation Table Notes: Gas Injected
Outer Shield
LayerOuter Shield TypeMaterialMaterial Trade NameCoverage
1TapeTri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum)Duofoil®100%
2BraidAluminum90%
Outer Shield Table Notes: Coreguard®
Waterblocking: Grease
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. Diameter
PE - Polyethylene0.270 in (6.86 mm)

Electrical Characteristics

Return Loss
FrequencyMin. Structural Return Loss
5 - 1000 MHz20 dB
Attenuation
FrequencyMax. Attenuation
5 MHz0.58 dB/100ft
55 MHz1.60 dB/100ft
211 MHz3.05 dB/100ft
250 MHz3.3 dB/100ft
270 MHz3.37 dB/100ft
300 MHz3.55 dB/100ft
330 MHz3.74 dB/100ft
350 MHz3.85 dB/100ft
400 MHz4.15 dB/100ft
450 MHz4.4 dB/100ft
500 MHz4.66 dB/100ft
550 MHz4.9 dB/100ft
600 MHz5.1 dB/100ft
750 MHz5.65 dB/100ft
870 MHz6.11 dB/100ft
1000 MHz6.55 dB/100ft
1450 MHz8.0 dB/100m
1800 MHz8.8 dB/100ft
2250 MHz10.0 dB/100ft
3000 MHz11.9 dB/100ft
Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRNom. Outer Shield DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-ShieldNom. Characteristic ImpedanceNom. Velocity of Prop.
28 Ohm/1000ft (92 Ohm/km)5 Ohm/1000ft (16 Ohm/km)16.2 pF/ft (53.1 pF/m)75 Ohm83%
Voltage
Voltage Rating
350 V RMS

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
Operating
-55°C To +80°C
Bend Radius
Stationary Min.
3.0 in (76 mm)
Max. Pull Tension: 162 lbs (73.5 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 24 lbs/1000ft (36 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Outdoor - Water Exposure, Outdoor, Burial
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: .
European Directive Compliance: EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
APAC Compliance: China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011)

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.587 Revision Date: 05-21-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPC
1532A 0101000BlackReel1,000 ft612825316558
Date: 2004-01-01
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