
Surveillance CATV MATV, RG-59 #20 BC, Duofoil® + 90% AL Braid, CMP-CATVP
Surveillance, CATV & MATV Cable, RG59, Plenum-CMP & CATVP, 20 AWG solid bare copper, foam FEP core, Duofoil® + 90% aluminum braid, Flamarrest® jacket
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
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Part numbers
6439C8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6439C8 8771000 | Natural | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825176862 | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | CATV, MATV |
|---|
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
| AWG | 20 |
|---|---|
| Stranding | Solid |
| Material | BC - Bare Copper |
| Nominal Diameter | 0.032 in |
| No. of Coax | 1 |
Insulation
| Material | FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (Foam) |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter | 0.133 in |
Outer Shield
| Type | Layer | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage [%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tape | 1 | Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum) | Duofoil® | 100% |
| Braid | 2 | Aluminum | 90% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Material Trade Name | Flamarrest® |
| Nominal Diameter | 0.199 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | 10 Ohm/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Nominal Conductor DCR Conductor Resistance | 10 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nominal Outer Shield DCR | 5.5 Ohm/1000ft |
| Outer Conductor DCR | 5.5 Ohm/1000ft |
Capacitance
| Nom. Capacitance Conductor to Shield | 16.3 pF/ft |
|---|
Inductance
| Nominal Inductance | 0.097 μH/ft |
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Impedance
| Nominal Characteristic Impedance | 75 Ohm |
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High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
| Frequency [MHz] | Nom. Insertion Loss |
|---|---|
| 1 MHz | 0.4 dB/100ft |
| 10 MHz | 0.8 dB/100ft |
| 50 MHz | 1.8 dB/100ft |
| 100 MHz | 2.6 dB/100ft |
| 200 MHz | 3.8 dB/100ft |
| 400 MHz | 5.6 dB/100ft |
| 700 MHz | 7.6 dB/100ft |
| 900 MHz | 8.8 dB/100ft |
| 1000 MHz | 9.4 dB/100ft |
Delay
| Max. Delay Skew | 83 ns/100m |
|---|---|
| Nominal Delay | 1.21 ns/ft |
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] | 84% |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V RMS |
|---|
Temperature Range
| UL Temperature Rating | 75°C |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C To +75°C |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Bulk Cable Weight | 20 lbs/1000ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum Recommended Pulling Tension | 53 lbs |
| Minimum Minor Axis Bend Radius | 2 in |
Standards
| NEC/(UL) Compliance | CATV, CMP |
|---|---|
| CEC/C(UL) Compliance | CMP |
| RG Type | 59 |
| Series Type | 59 |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| EU Directive 2000/53/EC (ELV) | Yes |
|---|---|
| EU Directive 2003/11/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 | Yes |
| MII Order #39 (China RoHS) | Yes |
Suitability
| Suitability - Burial | No |
|---|---|
| Suitability - Hazardous Locations | No |
| Suitability - Indoor | Yes |
Flammability, LS0H, Toxicity Testing
| UL Flammability | NFPA 262 |
|---|---|
| UL voltage rating | 300 V RMS |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
| Plenum (Y/N) | Yes |
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Related Part Numbers
| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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Product Notes
| Notes | Print legend includes sequential footage marks. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.354 Revision Date: 02-20-2026 |
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