Difference between revisions of "Two Way Radio Antenna Cable"
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| − | Used for low-power video and RF signal connections. The cable has a characteristic impedance of | + | Used for low-power video and RF signal connections. The cable has a characteristic impedance of 75Ω (ohm)s, and a capacitance of around 20pF/ft (60pF/m). |
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| + | Commonly known as old cable TV coaxial cable or CCTV cable. | ||
Not suitable for most two-way radio application. | Not suitable for most two-way radio application. | ||
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== RG-6/U == | == RG-6/U == | ||
| − | A larger family of cable design not specific to one in particular. RG-6 and RG-6/U are the same. It has a smaller conductor and the dielectric insulation is thicker than RG-59 | + | A larger family of cable design not specific to one in particular. RG-6 and RG-6/U are the same. The cable family has a characteristic impedance of 75Ω. It has a smaller conductor and the dielectric insulation is thicker than RG-59. It was made to work better with broadband data and satellite application. Handles frequencies higher than 50Mhz better than RG-59. |
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| + | Commonly known as small dish satellite TV cable. | ||
Not suitable for most two-way radio application. | Not suitable for most two-way radio application. | ||
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| + | == RG-58 == | ||
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| + | Used for low power signal and RF connections. The cable has a characteristic impedance of either 50 or 52 Ω. RG-58 CB coaxial is an affordable choice for basic CB installations. RG-58 (CB cable) has a high loss factor in VHF and UHF frequencies, so it really only is useful in runs less than 50 feet for frequencies above 100 MHz, and 20 feet for frequencies above 400 MHz. | ||
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| + | Commonly used for [[Citizens Band radio]]. | ||
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| + | == RG-8/U == | ||
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| + | == RG-213 == | ||
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| + | == UR-67 == | ||
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| + | == LMR-400 == | ||
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| + | == Belden 9913 == | ||
Revision as of 15:47, 4 November 2015
RG (Radio Guide) is a military term.
RG-59
Used for low-power video and RF signal connections. The cable has a characteristic impedance of 75Ω (ohm)s, and a capacitance of around 20pF/ft (60pF/m).
Commonly known as old cable TV coaxial cable or CCTV cable.
Not suitable for most two-way radio application.
RG-6/U
A larger family of cable design not specific to one in particular. RG-6 and RG-6/U are the same. The cable family has a characteristic impedance of 75Ω. It has a smaller conductor and the dielectric insulation is thicker than RG-59. It was made to work better with broadband data and satellite application. Handles frequencies higher than 50Mhz better than RG-59.
Commonly known as small dish satellite TV cable.
Not suitable for most two-way radio application.
RG-58
Used for low power signal and RF connections. The cable has a characteristic impedance of either 50 or 52 Ω. RG-58 CB coaxial is an affordable choice for basic CB installations. RG-58 (CB cable) has a high loss factor in VHF and UHF frequencies, so it really only is useful in runs less than 50 feet for frequencies above 100 MHz, and 20 feet for frequencies above 400 MHz.
Commonly used for Citizens Band radio.
