Coax Cable - What You Need to Know
Often overlooked, the coax cable within a TV system is just as important as each of the other components. Not all coax cable is the same. This page will show you the different types of coax cable and explain which coax cable is the most preferred to use within your TV system.
| Coax Cable Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristic | RG6 | RG11 | RG59 | ---- |
| Center Conductor Size | 18 AWG | 14 AWG | ---- | ---- |
| Maximum Distance | 100 ft. | 400 ft. | ---- | ---- |
| Diameter | 0.275 in. | 0.405 in. | ---- | ---- |
| Shielding | Two-Layer and Quad-Layer | Three-Layer Quad-Layer | ---- | ---- |
| Signal Loss | 6 dB/100 ft | 2.5 dB/100 ft | ---- | ---- |
| Impedance | 75 ohms | 75 ohms | ---- | ---- |
| Flexibility | More Flexible | Less Flexible | ---- | ---- |
| Bandwidth | 1 Ghz | 3 Ghz | ---- | ---- |