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Msan
07-05-2007, 11:54 AM
Can somebody tell me if this RG6 cable is any good?

* 1.02mm CCS
* Foam PE 4.70mm
* ALU / PET / FOIL
* 64 / 0.12mm Alu Brading
* PVC Jacket 6.80mm

Cable Loss Specification Per 100 Feet:

50 MHz 1.46 dB
100 MHz 2.05 dB
400 MHz 4.05 dB
700 MHz 5.60 dB
1,000 MHz 6.59 dB
1,200 MHz 7.50 dB
1,450 MHz 8.04 dB
1,800 MHz 8.80 dB
2,200 MHz 9.70 dB

Return Loss:

5~470 MHz >23 dB
470~860 MHz >20 dB
860~2,500 MHz >18 dB

chuck t
07-05-2007, 12:19 PM
Can somebody tell me if this RG6 cable is any good?

* 1.02mm CCS
* Foam PE 4.70mm
* ALU / PET / FOIL
* 64 / 0.12mm Alu Brading
* PVC Jacket 6.80mm

Cable Loss Specification Per 100 Feet:

50 MHz 1.46 dB
100 MHz 2.05 dB
400 MHz 4.05 dB
700 MHz 5.60 dB
1,000 MHz 6.59 dB
1,200 MHz 7.50 dB
1,450 MHz 8.04 dB
1,800 MHz 8.80 dB
2,200 MHz 9.70 dB

Return Loss:

5~470 MHz >23 dB
470~860 MHz >20 dB
860~2,500 MHz >18 dB


yes, that appears to be a good quality cable.

RGU6 cable was originally known as 'radio guide' and the U was for universal, because of its many uses.

most of the above specs look fine.

belkin
07-05-2007, 12:32 PM
Can somebody tell me if this RG6 cable is any good?

* 1.02mm CCS
* Foam PE 4.70mm
* ALU / PET / FOIL
* 64 / 0.12mm Alu Brading
* PVC Jacket 6.80mm

Cable Loss Specification Per 100 Feet:

50 MHz 1.46 dB
100 MHz 2.05 dB
400 MHz 4.05 dB
700 MHz 5.60 dB
1,000 MHz 6.59 dB
1,200 MHz 7.50 dB
1,450 MHz 8.04 dB
1,800 MHz 8.80 dB
2,200 MHz 9.70 dB

Return Loss:

5~470 MHz >23 dB
470~860 MHz >20 dB
860~2,500 MHz >18 dB

is the best for dn and dtv...

Msan
07-05-2007, 01:22 PM
I don't know.. Seems a bit cheap.. $49 CDN for 500 feet

chuck t
07-05-2007, 01:28 PM
I don't know.. Seems a bit cheap.. $49 CDN for 500 feet


well, depending on if its dual shielded of quad, price seems good. i was paying about 10.00 per 100 ft.

updatelee
07-05-2007, 02:24 PM
rg6 is about $75cdn / 1000ft at my local electrical supply store.