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1839A - DBS Cable, RG6, 18 AWG BCCS, Foil + Braid, Messenger




Series 6, 18 AWG solid .040" bare copper-covered steel conductor, gas-injected foam polyethylene insulation, Duobond® II, Al. braid shield (60% coverage), .045" bare copper-covered steel static ground, PVC jacket.

Life Cycle Status: Discontinued

Product Life Cycle

Life Cycle: Discontinued - the product is no longer manufactured
Discontinuation Announcement Date: 2024-07-08

Construction Details

RG Type: 6
Series Type: 6
Conductor
SizeStrandingNom. DiameterMaterial
18Solid0.04 inBCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel
Insulation
MaterialNom. Insulation Diameter
PE - Polyethylene (Foam)0.18 in (4.6 mm)
Insulation Table Notes: Gas Injected
Outer Shield
LayerOuter Shield TypeMaterialMaterial Trade NameCoverage
1TapeTri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum)Duofoil®100%
2BraidAluminum60%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.27 x 0.405 in

Electrical Characteristics

Return Loss
FrequencyMin. Structural Return Loss
950 - 2250 MHz15 dB
2250 - 3000 MHz10 dB
Attenuation
FrequencyNom. AttenuationMax. Attenuation
5 MHz0.5 dB/100ft0.58 dB/100ft
55 MHz1.4 dB/100ft1.6 dB/100ft
211 MHz2.6 dB/100ft3.05 dB/100ft
500 MHz4.1 dB/100ft4.66 dB/100ft
750 MHz5.1 dB/100ft5.65 dB/100ft
862 MHz5.5 dB/100ft6.1 dB/100ft
1000 MHz6 dB/100ft6.55 dB/100ft
1450 MHz7.8 dB/100ft8 dB/100ft
1800 MHz8.6 dB/100ft8.8 dB/100ft
2250 MHz9.8 dB/100ft10 dB/100ft
3000 MHz11.3 dB/100ft11.9 dB/100ft
Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRNom. Outer Shield DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-ShieldNom. Characteristic ImpedanceNom. Velocity of Prop.
28 Ohm/1000ft (92 Ohm/km)9 Ohm/1000ft (30 Ohm/km)16.2 pF/ft (53.1 pF/m)75 Ohm83%
Voltage
Voltage Rating
350 V RMS

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
Operating
-40°C To +80°C
Max. Pull Tension: 160 lbs (73 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 41 lbs/1000ft (61 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor
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: 0.390 Revision Date: 07-30-2026

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCFootnote
1839A 0101000BlackReel1,000 ft612825124276C
Footnote: C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Date: 2004-01-01
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