Coaxial cable type

RF and RG coaxial cable types

Both RF and RG coaxial cable types were early names for cable television and radio transmission. RF stands for Radio Frequency and was conceived when cable television was invented, when it was designed to carry analog signals in most home video installations. The RG designation is derived from the long-outdated military specification of the Radio Guide. The numbers assigned to them are arbitrary, unordered, and do not conform to the original RG specification. However, today's numbers are specific to application requirements.

radio frequency

RF Cable RF coaxial cable is used to conduct RF signals. Especially for applications that generate radio frequencies in the multi-megahertz range. They are considered standard input cables for TVs and can be identified by the familiar single pin that plugs into the device's RF input.

RG-6

RG-6 coaxial cables use larger conductors and are designed to provide better signal quality and handle GHz-level signals more efficiently. Made from thicker wire, they provide insulation and shielding for high-bandwidth, high-frequency applications such as Internet connections, cable and satellite TV signals.

RG-59

RG-59 cable is a thinner, lighter AWG wire. The RG-59 was originally used for cable TV connections and has been around for a long time. It is usually found in older commercial office buildings and older homes. Recommended for low bandwidth and lower frequency signals below about 50 MHz, such as analog video and CCTV installations.

RG-11

RG-11 cable is the thickest of any other type of coaxial cable. Regarding its flexibility, it can be difficult to use. However, it does have much lower attenuation levels than RG-6 or RG-59, making it ideal for applications that transmit data over long distances.