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The information below is a review of available cable and recommended service length. All cables require the appropriate connector to fit its diameter. Some popular connector types: BNC, F, FME, MMCX, N, SMA, SMB, TNC, UHF, Mini-UHF etc.. This is only abbreviated information and does not detail specifications on materials, velocity factors, capacitance, etc. For more details contact Antenna World. Cable for TV reception is 75 Ohms, not listed here.
For simplicity, loss factors (attenuation) are listed only for 900mHz and per 100 FT of length. Other loss factors for wanted frequency of operation can be calculated by simple division or multiplication which results close to the actual loss figure needed. Note: for 1900mHz PCS band, reduce recommended length listed by 40%. Loss factor is x1.8 approximately.
Notes: Stranded center conductors are more flexible, used for cables where movement will take place. But they are harder for field installers to work with attaching connectors. Solid center conductors make for stiffer cables. Used where cable will not be subjected to repeated manual movement of use. PE jackets are stiffer and extra tough for abrasion and puncture resistance.For other details please contact our technical dept. *Prices shown are retail estimates only
Updated July 2001
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Universal Code
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Part #
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Diameter
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Attenuation at 900mHz for 100Feet
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Recommended
Length (900mHz)
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Construction Center-cond, Dialectric, Braid &
% of coverage Jacket
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Price* Class/Ft
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RG-174
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RG-174
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0.110"
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33dB
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< 3 feet
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stranded copper, poly, bare copper 95%, PVC
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$0.23
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RG-316
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RG-316
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0.125"
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29dB
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< 4 feet
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stranded tined copper, teflon, tinned braid 96%, PVC (HI-TEMP)
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$1.20
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RG-174
Double Shield
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RG-174ULTRA
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0.115"
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22dB
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< 9 feet
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stranded copper, Foam, Alum.Foil, Tinned Copper 96%, PE, Dk Blue
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$0.29
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RG-58
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RG-58ST
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0.195"
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16dB
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4 to 20FT
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Soild Copper, Poly, bare copper 96%, PVC
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$0.25
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RG-58A/U
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RG-58A/U 'Superflex'
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0.195"
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16dB
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4 to 20FT
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Stranded Copper, Poly, Bare Copper 96%, PVC
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$0.27
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RG-58A/U
White
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RG-58A/U-W
MarineSpec (white)
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0.195"
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16dB
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4 to 20FT
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Stranded Copper, Poly, Bare Copper 96%, PVC
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$0.30
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RG-58 Dbl Shield
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RG-58ULTRA
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0.195"
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11dB
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22 to 34FT
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Solid Copper, Foam, Alum.Foil, Tinned Copper 96%, PVC
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$0.39
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LMR-200
Equivalent
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LMR-200
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0.195"
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9.9dB
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22 to 34FT
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Solid Cop,Foam,Alum.Foil,Tinned braid, PE jacket
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$0.54
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RG-400
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RG-400
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0.195"
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14dB
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6 to 25FT
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Solid Cop, Silver Plated, Teflon, Dual Silver Plated Copper Braid, Clear Tint
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$1.75
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RG-8X or Mini-8 (Dbl Shield)
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RG-8XULTRA
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0.240"
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7.7dB
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20 to 40FT
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Solid Copper, Foam, Alum.Foil, Tinned Copper 96%, PVC
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$0.48
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RG-8X or Mini-8 (Dbl Shield) white
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RG-8XULTRA/W
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0.240"
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7.7dB
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20 to 40FT
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Solid Copper, Foam, Alum.Foil, Tinned Copper 96%, PVC
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$0.49
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LMR-240
TimesMicro
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LMR-240
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0.240"
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7.6dB
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20 to 40FT
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Solid Cop,Foam,Alum.Foil,Tinned braid, PE jacket
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$0.75
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RG-214/U
Mil-C-17D
(Mil/Aero Spec)
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RG-214
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0.400"
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8.8dB
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20 to 40FT
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Silver plated stranded, poly, dual silver plated 95% each, Non Cont PVC
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$1.80
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LMR-400 EQUIVALNT
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RG8=
LMR400
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0.400"
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3.9dB
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40 to 80FT
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Solid Alum-copper clad, Foam, Alum.Foil,Tinned braid, PE jacket
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$0.79
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HardLine "Heliax" or LMR-500up
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Special Order
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0.50"-1.50"
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2.2-1.3dB
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70 to 400FT
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Solid or Tube Copper, Foam or Air, Braid or corrugated copper tube 100%, PVC
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$3.00 plus
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