
Broadband Coax, Series 6, 18 AWG Solid BCCS, Quad Shield, PVC Jkt, CM
Broadband Coax, Series 6, 18 AWG Solid Bare Copper Covered Steel Conductor, PE Insulation, Foil + 60% Aluminum Braid + Foil + 40% Aluminum Braid Shield, PVC Jacket, CM
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
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Part numbers
1189A 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 | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1189A 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825309680 | Order online |
| 1189A 010U1000 | Black | UnReel | 1,000 ft | 612825309673 | Order online |
| 1189A 010N1000 | Black | Reel w/Small Barrel | 1,000 ft | 612825108092 | Order online |
| 1189A 0105000 | Black | Reel | 5,000 ft | 612825108115 | Order online |
| 1189A 009U1000 | White | UnReel | 1,000 ft | 612825108061 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | Broadband, Cable Television (CATV), RF drop cable, Over-The-Air (OTA) antennas |
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Construction Details
| Series Type | 6 |
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| Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal) | 0.294 in (7.47 mm) |
Conductor
| Size | 18 AWG |
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| Stranding | Solid |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.040 in |
| Material | BCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
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| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.180 in (4.57 mm) |
| Color Code | White |
Outer Shield
| Layer | Outer Shield Type | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tape | Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum) | Duobond® II | 100% |
| 2 | Braid | Aluminum | 60% | |
| 3 | Tape | Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum) | Duofoil® | 100% |
| 4 | Braid | Aluminum | 40% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Diameter | 0.294 in (7.47 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
Return Loss
| Frequency | 5 - 1000 MHz |
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| Min. Structural Return Loss | 20 dB |
Attenuation
| Frequency | Max. Attenuation |
|---|---|
| 5 MHz | 0.67 dB/100ft |
| 55 MHz | 1.60 dB/100ft |
| 211 MHz | 2.87 dB/100ft |
| 250 MHz | 3.30 dB/100ft |
| 270 MHz | 3.24 dB/100ft |
| 300 MHz | 3.43 dB/100ft |
| 330 MHz | 3.74 dB/100ft |
| 350 MHz | 3.72 dB/100ft |
| 400 MHz | 4.00 dB/100ft |
| 450 MHz | 4.26 dB/100ft |
| 500 MHz | 4.66 dB/100ft |
| 550 MHz | 4.71 dB/100ft |
| 600 MHz | 5.10 dB/100ft |
| 750 MHz | 5.59 dB/100ft |
| 870 MHz | 6.00 dB/100ft |
| 1000 MHz | 6.54 dB/100ft |
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 28 Ohm/1000ft |
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| Nom. Outer Shield DCR | 4.8 Ohm/1000ft (16 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield | 16.2 pF/ft (53.1 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedance | 75 Ohm |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 83% |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V (CM) |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 176 lbs (79.8 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 32 lbs/1000ft |
Temperature
| Operating | -40°C to +80°C |
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Bend Radius
| Installation Min. | 2.9 in (74 mm) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), 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 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | CM, CATV |
| 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) |
| Other Standard Compliance(s) | ANSI/SCTE 74 |
| Plenum Number | 1189AP |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.506 Revision Date: 02-20-2026 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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