Key Specifications

Suitable Applications

Standard Analog Video

RG Type

RG59

Characteristic Impedance

75 Ohm

Overall Cable Diameter

0.240 in (6.10 mm)

Velocity of Propagation

66%

Conductor

Conductor Size

23 AWG

Conductor Type

Solid Bare Copper Covered Steel (BCCS)

Conductor Diameter

0.023 in

Insulation

Insulation Material

Polyethylene (PE)

Insulation Diameter

0.146 in (3.71 mm)

Insulation Color

White

Shield Construction

Shield Type

Braided Shield

Shield Material

Bare Copper (BC)

Shield Coverage

95%

Outer Jacket

Jacket Material

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

Jacket Diameter

0.240 in (6.10 mm)

Electrical Performance

Conductor DCR

49 Ω/1000 ft

Shield DCR

2.6 Ω/1000 ft (8.5 Ω/km)

Capacitance

20.4 pF/ft (66.9 pF/m)

Characteristic Impedance

75 Ohm

Voltage Rating

1700 V

UL Voltage Rating

300 V (CM), 30 V (UL AWM 1354)

Power Rating

50 MHz

470 W

100 MHz

310 W

300 MHz

160 W

500 MHz

115 W

1000 MHz

76 W

Environmental & Mechanical

Operating Temperature

-30°C to +75°C

UL Temperature Rating

75°C

Minimum Bend Radius

2.4 in (61 mm)

Maximum Pull Tension

63 lb (29 kg)

Cable Weight

37 lb/1000 ft

Environmental Suitability

Indoor/Outdoor Use, Indoor Use, Aerial Installation (Black Version Only with Messenger Wire Support)

Compliance & Certifications

NEC / UL Rating

CM

AWM Compliance

AWM 1354

CEC / c(UL) Rating

CM

Flammability Rating

UL1685 UL Loading

CPR Classification

Euroclass Eca

Environmental Compliance

RoHS 2, REACH, WEEE, CE, UKCA, China RoHS II

California Proposition 65

Compliant

Additional Information

Plenum Number

88241, 82241

Revision

0.500 (February 20, 2026)

Footnote

C - Crate Reel Put-Up