RG-6 Coaxial Cable Overview:

RG-6/U is a common type of coaxial cable used in a wide variety of residential and commercial applications. The term "RG-6" itself is quite generic and refers to a wide variety of cable designs, which differ from one another in shielding characteristics, center conductor composition, and dielectric type. RG-6 was originally a military spec where "RG" meant Radio Guide and "6" referred to the sixth page in the Guide, but is now obsolete; in practice, the term "RG-6" is generally used to refer to coaxial cables with an 18 AWG center conductor and 75 ohmcharacteristic impedance.

The most commonly-recognized variety of RG-6 is cable television(CATV) distribution coax, used to route cable television signals to and within homes, and RG-6 type cables have become the standard for CATV, mostly replacing the smaller RG-59, in recent years. CATV distribution coax typically has a copper-coated steel center conductor and a combination aluminum foil/aluminum braid shield, typically with low coverage (about 60%). RG-6 type cables are also used in professional video applications, carrying either baseband analog video signals or serial digital interface (SDI) signals; in these applications, the center conductor is ordinarily solid copper, the shielding is much heavier (typically aluminum foil/95% copper braid), and tolerances are more tightly controlled, to improve impedance stability.

RG-6 cables typically are fitted with various types of connector at each end; in CATV distribution applications, these are typically F connector style; in professional baseband video, BNC connectors; and in consumer a/v applications other than RF and CATV, RCA plugs

RG6 Coax Standard CCS Cable - CMR
For exceptional strength over long distances, this RG6 cable features an 18 AWG copper clad steel conductor. The cable also features 60% braided coverage and a CMR rated PVC jacket.

RG6 Coax Standard Solid Bare Copper Cable - CMR
For unsurpassed signal clarity, this RG6 cable features a premium grade 18 AWG solid bare copper conductor. The cable also features 60% braided coverage and a CMR rated PVC jacket.

RG6 Coax Quad CCS Cable - CMR
For exceptional strength in noisy environments, our RG6 Coax Quad Shield CCS cable features an 18 AWG copper clad steel conductor, PVC jacket, and 60% + 40% braided coverage.

RG6 Coax Quad Solid Bare Copper Cable - CMR
For the utmost signal clarity in noisy environments, this RG6 coax Quad Shielded cable features an 18 AWG solid bare copper conductor, PVC jacket, and 60% + 40% braided coverage.

Dual RG6 Coax Standard CCS Cable - CMR
For exceptional strength and efficient cabling, this RG6 cable features two premium grade 18 AWG copper clad steel conductors, 60% braided coverage, and a CMR rated PVC jacket.

RG6 Coax Standard Solid Bare Copper Cable - CMP
For unsurpassed signal clarity in plenum spaces, this RG6 cable features an 18 AWG solid bare copper conductor, 95% BC braided coverage, and a CMP rated Plenum jacket.