Approx LBS/MFT42.00
Cond. MaterialBare Copper Clad Steel
Dielectric (in)0.146
Dielectric MaterialPolyethylene (PE)
Jacket MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Max. Temp80C
Min. Temp-40C
Nom. Cap. (pF/ft)21.1
RG59 is a general-purpose coax cable with a characteristic impedance of 75 ohms. You can use RG59 cable indoors, outdoors, or buried in the ground. It's suitable for use with baseband signals, broadcast frequencies, and audio and video signals over distances up to 100 feet. The cable's relatively poor high-frequency signal attenuation characteristics compared to other 75-ohm coaxial limits its suitability over longer distances for broadband internet and high-definition TV signals. The cable is flexible and easy to handle. You may sometimes notice a U after the name, this simply means it’s a general-purpose coaxial cable.