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8232A - Video Triax, RG59, #20 Solid, CMR/CMG




20 AWG solid .032" bare copper conductor, gas-injected foam HDPE insulation, bare copper braid shields (95% and 80% coverage), PVC jacket.

Construction Details

RG Type: 59
Conductor
SizeStrandingNom. DiameterMaterial
20Solid0.032 inBC - Bare Copper
Insulation
MaterialNom. Insulation Diameter
PE - Polyethylene (Foam)0.145 in (3.68 mm)
Insulation Table Notes: Gas Injected
Inner Shield
Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
BraidBare Copper (BC)95%
Inner Jacket
MaterialNom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.225 in (5.72 mm)
Outer Shield
Outer Shield TypeMaterialCoverage
BraidBare Copper (BC)80%
Outer Jacket
MaterialNom. Diameter
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride0.315 in

Electrical Characteristics

Return Loss
FrequencyMin. Structural Return Loss
5-850 MHz21 dB
850-4500 MHz15 dB
Attenuation
FrequencyNom. AttenuationMax. Attenuation
1 MHz0.3 dB/100ft6.9 dB/100ft
3.6 MHz0.6 dB/100ft
10 MHz0.9 dB/100ft
71.5 MHz2.1 dB/100ft
135 MHz3 dB/100ft
270 MHz4.2 dB/100ft
360 MHz4.8 dB/100ft
540 MHz5.9 dB/100ft
720 MHz7 dB/100ft
750 MHz7.1 dB/100ft
1000 MHz8.3 dB/100ft
1500 MHz10.5 dB/100ft
2250 MHz13.4 dB/100ft
3000 MHz15.9 dB/100ft
Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCRNom. Inner Shield DCRNom. Outer Shield DCRNom. Capacitance Cond-to-ShieldNom. Characteristic ImpedanceNom. Velocity of Prop.
10 Ohm/1000ft (33 Ohm/km)2.5 Ohm/1000ft (8.2 Ohm/km)2.8 Ohm/1000ft (9.2 Ohm/km)16.2 pF/ft (53.1 pF/m)75 Ohm83%
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating
300 V RMS

Mechanical Characteristics

Temperature
UL TemperatureOperating
60°C-40°C To +75°C
Max. Pull Tension: 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight: 63 lbs/1000ft (94 kg/km)

Standards and Compliance

Environmental Suitability: Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Outdoor, Aerial - When supported by messenger wire
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: UL1666 Vertical Shaft
NEC / UL Compliance: CMR
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: CMG
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)
Plenum Number: 88232

History

Update and Revision: Revision Number: 0.337 Revision Date: 09-07-2025

Part Numbers

Variants
Item #ColorPutup TypeLengthUPCFootnote
8232A 0101000BlackReel1,000 ft612825438267C
8232A 0102500BlackReel2,500 ft612825355588
Footnote: C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP.
Date: 2004-01-01
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