Description
Product Overview
Suitable Applications: | Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless antenna communication; Wireless microphones, Two-Way Radios, Amateur (Ham) Radio, Low Power FM, GPS, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) |
Construction Details
RG Type: | 58 |
Conductor
Size | Stranding | Nom. Diameter | Material |
---|---|---|---|
20 AWG | Solid | 0.033 in | BC – Bare Copper |
Insulation
Material | Nom. Insulation Diameter | Color Code |
---|---|---|
PE – Polyethylene | 0.116 in (2.95 mm) | White |
Outer Shield
Outer Shield Type | Material | Coverage |
---|---|---|
Braid | Tinned Copper (TC) | 95% |
Outer Jacket
Material | Nom. Diameter |
---|---|
PVC – Polyvinyl Chloride | 0.193 in (4.90 mm) |
Overall Cable Diameter (Nominal): | 0.193 in (4.90 mm) |
Electrical Characteristics
Attenuation
Frequency | Nom. Attenuation |
---|---|
1 MHz | 0.3 dB/100ft |
10 MHz | 1.1 dB/100ft |
50 MHz | 2.5 dB/100ft |
100 MHz | 3.8 dB/100ft |
200 MHz | 5.6 dB/100ft |
400 MHz | 8.4 dB/100ft |
700 MHz | 11.7 dB/100ft |
900 MHz | 13.7 dB/100ft |
1000 MHz | 14.5 dB/100ft |
Power Rating
Frequency | Max. Power Rating |
---|---|
50 MHz | 530 W |
100 MHz | 350 W |
400 MHz | 160 W |
1,000 MHz | 90 W |
Electricals
Nom. Conductor DCR | Nom. Outer Shield DCR | Nom. Capacitance Cond-to-Shield |
Nom. Characteristic Impedance | Nom. Velocity of Prop. |
---|---|---|---|---|
9.4 Ohm/1000ft | 4.1 Ohm/1000ft (13 Ohm/km) | 28.5 pF/ft (93.5 pF/m) | 52 Ohm | 66% |
Voltage
UL Voltage Rating | Voltage Rating |
---|---|
300 V (CMX), 30 V (UL AWM 1354) | 1900 V |
Electrical Characteristics Notes: | Actual Impedance specification is 51.5 +/- 1.5 ohms. |
Mechanical Characteristics
Temperature
UL Temperature | Operating |
---|---|
60°C (UL AWM 1354) | -40°C to +75°C |
Bend Radius
Installation Min. |
---|
1.9 in (48 mm) |
Max. Pull Tension: | 47 lbs (21 kg) |
Bulk Cable Weight: | 26 lbs/1000ft |
Standards and Compliance
Environmental Suitability: | Outdoor – Aerial, Indoor, Aerial – Black only, When supported by messenger wire |
Sustainability: | CA Prop 65 |
Flammability / Reaction to Fire: | UL1581 |
CPR Compliance: | CPR Euroclass: Eca; CPR UKCA Class: Eca |
NEC / UL Compliance: | CMX |
AWM Compliance: | AWM 1354 |
CEC / C(UL) Compliance: | CMX |
European Directive Compliance: | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
UK Regulation Compliance: | UKCA Mark |
APAC Compliance: | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
Plenum Number: | 88240, 82240 |
History
Update and Revision: | Revision Number: 0.537 Revision Date: 04-13-2023 |
Part Numbers
Variants
Item # | Color | Putup Type | Length | UPC | Footnote |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
8240 010100 | Black | Reel | 100 ft | 612825196761 | |
8240 010500 | Black | Reel | 500 ft | 612825196785 | C |
8240 010U500 | Black | UnReel | 500 ft | 612825358664 | |
8240 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft | 612825196778 | C |
8240 010U1000 | Black | UnReel | 1,000 ft | 612825196747 | |
8240 0105000 | Black | Reel | 5,000 ft | 612825196730 | C |