CATV Video, RG6, 18 AWG BCCS, Tri Shield, CM PVC Jacket
CATV, Series 6, 18 AWG solid .040" bare copper-covered steel conductor, gas-injected foam polyethylene insulation, Duobond® III, aluminum braid shield (77% coverage), CM PVC jacket.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 1
Part numbers
1613A is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Put-Up Type | Length | UPC | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1613A 010A1000 | Black | Reel-in-Box | 1,000 ft | 612825119074 | Order online |
Specifications
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
| Conductor Count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Insulation Table Notes | Gas Injected |
Conductor
| AWG | 18 |
|---|---|
| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | BCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel |
| Nominal Diameter | 0.04 in |
| No. of Coax | 1 |
Insulation
| Material | PE - Polyethylene (Foam) |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.18 in |
Outer Shield
| Type | Layer | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage [%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | 1 | Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum) | Duofoil® | 100% |
| Braid | 2 | Aluminum | 77% | |
| Tape | 3 | Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum) | Duofoil® | 100% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.275 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | 28 Ohm/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Nominal Outer Shield DCR | 5.6 Ohm/1000ft |
| Outer Conductor DCR | 5.6 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield | 16.2 pF/ft |
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Inductance
| Nominal Inductance | 0.097 μH/ft |
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Impedance
| Nominal Characteristic Impedance | 75 Ohm |
|---|---|
| Nominal Characteristic Tolerance | ± 3 Ohm |
Return Loss
| Frequency [MHz] | Min. Structural Return Loss (SRL) |
|---|---|
| 5 - 1002 MHz | 20 dB |
| 1002 - 2250 MHz | 15 dB |
| 2250 - 3000 MHz | 10 dB |
Delay
| Nominal Delay | 1.2 ns/ft |
|---|---|
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] | 83% |
High Frequency
| Frequency [MHz] | Max. Insertion Loss (Attenuation) |
|---|---|
| 5 MHz | 0.58 dB/100ft |
| 55 MHz | 1.60 dB/100ft |
| 211 MHz | 3.05 dB/100ft |
| 270 MHz | 3.37 dB/100ft |
| 300 MHz | 3.55 dB/100ft |
| 350 MHz | 3.85 dB/100ft |
| 400 MHz | 4.15 dB/100ft |
| 450 MHz | 4.40 dB/100ft |
| 550 MHz | 4.90 dB/100ft |
| 750 MHz | 5.65 dB/100ft |
| 870 MHz | 6.11 dB/100ft |
| 1000 MHz | 6.55 dB/100ft |
| 1450 MHz | 8 dB/100ft |
| 1800 MHz | 8.80 dB/100ft |
| 2250 MHz | 10.0 dB/100ft |
| 3000 MHz | 11.9 dB/100ft |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V RMS |
|---|
Temperature Range
| UL Temperature Rating | 80°C |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C To +80°C |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Bulk Cable Weight | 28 lbs/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum Recommended Pulling Tension | 138 lbs |
| Minimum Minor Axis Bend Radius | 3 in |
Standards
| NEC/(UL) Compliance | CATV, CM |
|---|---|
| CEC/C(UL) Compliance | CM |
| CPR Euroclass | Eca |
| RG Type | 6 |
| Series Type | 6 |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| Environmental Space | Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor/Outdoor |
|---|---|
| EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2003/96/EC (BFR) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) | Yes |
| EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment) | Yes |
| EU Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2003/11/EC (BFR) |
| EU CE Mark | Yes |
| MII Order #39 (China RoHS) | Yes |
Suitability
| Suitability - Indoor | Yes |
|---|---|
| Suitability - Outdoor | Yes - Black only |
Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
| UL Flammability | UL1685 UL Loading |
|---|---|
| UL voltage rating | 300 V RMS |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
| Plenum (Y/N) | No |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.464 Revision Date: 02-20-2026 |
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