
CATV Video, RG6, 18 AWG BCCS, Foil + Braid, Waterblocked, PVC Jacket
CATV, Series 6, 18 AWG solid .040" bare copper-covered steel conductor, gas-injected foam polyethylene insulation, Duobond® II, aluminum braid shield (90% coverage), Waterblocked Coreguard®, polyethylene jacket.
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- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
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Part numbers
1532A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1532A 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825316558 | 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
| RG Type | 6 |
|---|---|
| Series Type | 6 |
| Insulation Table Notes | Gas Injected |
| Outer Shield Table Notes | Coreguard® |
| Waterblocking | Grease |
Conductor
| Element | Coax(es) |
|---|---|
| No. of Elements | 1 |
| Size | 18 AWG |
| Stranding | Solid |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.0403 in |
| Material | BCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.178 in (4.52 mm) |
| Color Code | Natural |
Outer Shield
| Layer | Outer Shield Type | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tape | Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum) | Duofoil® | 100% |
| 2 | Braid | Aluminum | 90% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PE - Polyethylene |
|---|---|
| Nom. Diameter | 0.270 in (6.86 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
Return Loss
| Frequency | 5 - 1000 MHz |
|---|---|
| Min. Structural Return Loss | 20 dB |
Attenuation
| Frequency | Max. Attenuation |
|---|---|
| 5 MHz | 0.58 dB/100ft |
| 55 MHz | 1.60 dB/100ft |
| 211 MHz | 3.05 dB/100ft |
| 250 MHz | 3.3 dB/100ft |
| 270 MHz | 3.37 dB/100ft |
| 300 MHz | 3.55 dB/100ft |
| 330 MHz | 3.74 dB/100ft |
| 350 MHz | 3.85 dB/100ft |
| 400 MHz | 4.15 dB/100ft |
| 450 MHz | 4.4 dB/100ft |
| 500 MHz | 4.66 dB/100ft |
| 550 MHz | 4.9 dB/100ft |
| 600 MHz | 5.1 dB/100ft |
| 750 MHz | 5.65 dB/100ft |
| 870 MHz | 6.11 dB/100ft |
| 1000 MHz | 6.55 dB/100ft |
| 1450 MHz | 8.0 dB/100m |
| 1800 MHz | 8.8 dB/100ft |
| 2250 MHz | 10.0 dB/100ft |
| 3000 MHz | 11.9 dB/100ft |
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 28 Ohm/1000ft (92 Ohm/km) |
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| Nom. Outer Shield DCR | 5 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
| Voltage Rating | 350 V RMS |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 162 lbs (73.5 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 24 lbs/1000ft (36 kg/km) |
Temperature
| Operating | -55°C To +80°C |
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Bend Radius
| Stationary Min. | 3.0 in (76 mm) |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Outdoor - Water Exposure, Outdoor, Burial |
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| European Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.587 Revision Date: 05-21-2026 |
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