
CATV Video, RG59, #20 BCCS, Foil + 95% Braid, CMP
Series 59, 20 AWG solid .032" bare copper-covered steel conductor, plenum, foam FEP insulation, Duofoil® (100% coverage); TC braid shield (95% coverage), Flamarrest® jacket.
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Discontinued
- Orderable items
- 2
Part numbers
82108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82108 8771000 | Natural | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825196099 | C | Order online |
| 82108 877U1000 | Natural | UnReel | 1,000 ft | 612825358022 | — | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Suitable Applications | CATV, Broadband |
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Product Life Cycle
| Life Cycle | Discontinued - the product is no longer manufactured |
|---|---|
| Discontinuation Announcement Date | 2021-09-03 |
Construction Details
| RG Type | 59 |
|---|---|
| Series Type | 59 |
Conductor
| Size | 20 |
|---|---|
| Stranding | Solid |
| Nom. Diameter | 0.032 in |
| Material | BCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel |
Insulation
| Material | FEP - Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (Foam) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Insulation Diameter | 0.14 in (3.6 mm) |
Outer Shield
| Layer | Outer Shield Type | Material | Material Trade Name | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tape | Bi-Laminate (Alum+Poly) | Duofoil® | 100% |
| 2 | Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 95% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Diameter | 0.202 in |
Electrical Characteristics
| Electrical Characteristics Notes | Max Attenuation 10 MHz and above = 0.2856*Freq(MHz)^0.5065 |
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Return Loss
| Frequency | 10 - 400 MHz |
|---|---|
| Min. Structural Return Loss | 20 dB |
Attenuation
| Frequency | Nom. Attenuation | Max. Attenuation |
|---|---|---|
| 10 MHz | 0.8 dB/100ft | 0.92 dB/100ft |
| 50 MHz | 1.8 dB/100ft | 2.1 dB/100ft |
| 100 MHz | 2.6 dB/100ft | 2.9 dB/100ft |
| 200 MHz | 3.7 dB/100ft | 4.2 dB/100ft |
| 400 MHz | 5.4 dB/100ft | 5.9 dB/100ft |
| 700 MHz | 7.3 dB/100ft | 7.9 dB/100ft |
| 900 MHz | 8.4 dB/100ft | 9 dB/100ft |
| 1000 MHz | 8.9 dB/100ft | 9.4 dB/100ft |
Electricals
| Nom. Conductor DCR | 26 Ohm/1000ft (85 Ohm/km) |
|---|---|
| Nom. Outer Shield DCR | 2.6 Ohm/1000ft (8.5 Ohm/km) |
| Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield | 16.5 pF/ft (54.1 pF/m) |
| Nom. Characteristic Impedance | 75 Ohm |
| Nom. Velocity of Prop. | 82% |
Voltage
| UL Voltage Rating | 300 V RMS |
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Mechanical Characteristics
| Max. Pull Tension | 100 lbs (45 kg) |
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| Bulk Cable Weight | 32 lbs/1000ft (48 kg/km) |
Temperature
| Operating | 0°C To +75°C |
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Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor - Plenum, Indoor |
|---|---|
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | NFPA 262 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | CATVP, CMP |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | CMP, CXC. |
| European Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| APAC Compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
Product Notes
| Notes | Teflon« is a registered trademark of E. I. duPont de Nemours and Co. used under license by Belden, Inc. |
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History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.387 Revision Date: 07-30-2026 |
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| Footnote | C - CRATE REEL PUT-UP. |
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