Approx LBS/MFT0.00
Cond. MaterialBare Copper
Conductor Stranding7/.0285
Dielectric (in)0.285
Dielectric MaterialPolyethylene (PE)
Jacket MaterialPolyvinylchloride (PVC)
Max. Temp80C
Min. Temp-40C
RG8 coaxial cable is a relatively large diameter, 50-ohm coaxial cable. Its primary applications include broadcasting, amateur radios, and antenna feed cable. It is suitable for radio frequencies up to 4,000 MHz. Signal attenuation at 4,000 MHz is 23 decibels per 100 feet. Attenuation drops sharply at lower frequencies and is 7.4 dB/100ft at 1,000 MHz. RG8 coax has a braided copper shield with a minimum 95% covering that provides good radio frequency shielding. The cable's maximum voltage rating is 4,000 volts.