
50 Ohm Wireless Transmission Coax, RG-8, 16 AWG Str BC, 95% BC Braid, PVC Jkt, CM
50 Ohm Wireless Transmission Coax, RG-8X, 16 AWG (19x29) Bare Copper Conductor , PE Insulation, 95% Bare Copper Braid Shield, PVC Jacket, CM
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 4
Part numbers
9258 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | UPC | Footnote | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9258 010500 | Black | Reel | 500 ft | 612825225805 | C | Order online |
| 9258 010U500 | Black | UnReel | 500 ft | 612825358886 | — | Order online |
| 9258 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825225836 | C | Order online |
| 9258 0091000 | White | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825225829 | — | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless antenna communication; Wireless microphones, Two-Way Radios, Amateur (Ham) Radio, Low Power FM, GPS, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) |
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Construction Details
| RG Type | 8 |
|---|---|
| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.242 in (6.15 mm) |
Conductor
| Size | 16 AWG |
|---|---|
| Stranding | 19x29 |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.057 in |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
| Color Code | White |
Outer Shield
| Outer Shield Type | Braid |
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| Material | Bare Copper (BC) |
| Coverage | 95% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Nom. Diameter | 0.242 in (6.15 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
Attenuation
| Frequency | Nom. Attenuation |
|---|---|
| 1 MHz | 0.3 dB/100ft |
| 10 MHz | 0.9 dB/100ft |
| 50 MHz | 2.1 dB/100ft |
| 100 MHz | 3.1 dB/100ft |
| 200 MHz | 4.5 dB/100ft |
| 400 MHz | 6.6 dB/100ft |
| 700 MHz | 9.1 dB/100ft |
| 900 MHz | 10.7 dB/100ft |
| 1000 MHz | 11.2 dB/100ft |
Power Rating
| Frequency | Max. Power Rating |
|---|---|
| 10 MHz | 1,000 W |
| 50 MHz | 370 W |
| 100 MHz | 250 W |
| 200 MHz | 190 W |
| 400 MHz | 110 W |
| 700 MHz | 75 W |
| 1,000 MHz | 60 W |
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 4.1 Ohm/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Nom. Outer Shield DCR | 3.1 Ohm/1000ft (10 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield | 25.3 pF/ft (83.0 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 82% |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CM) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 61 lbs (28 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 37 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| UL Temperature | 80°C |
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| Operating | -40°C to +80°C |
Bend Radius
| Installation Min. | 2.4 in (61 mm) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Aerial - Black only, When supported by messenger wire |
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| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | UL1685 UL Loading |
| CPR Compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca; CPR UKCA Class: Eca |
| NEC / UL Compliance | CM |
| AWM Compliance | AWM 1354 |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CM. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| UK Regulation Compliance | UKCA Mark |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.514 Revision Date: 02-20-2026 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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