📡🔗 RG6 • RG6 Coaxial Cable

This cable carries analog or digital RF signals over a shielded coaxial line. The F-type male connectors screw into female ports, ensuring a tight, interference-resistant connection. It’s used for TV, satellite, broadband, and antenna systems.
 
🔧 Cable Format
Connector Type: F-Type Male ↔ F-Type Male
Impedance: 75Ω (standard for consumer RF systems)
Cable Type: RG6 (solid copper or copper-clad steel core)
Shielding: Quad shield (foil + braid)
Frequency Range: DC to 1 GHz+ depending on quality
Thread Spec: 3/8-32 UNEF (standard F-type threading)
Indoor/Outdoor: Available in weatherproof variants
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
📺 TVs, DVRs, set-top boxes
📡 Satellite dishes and receivers
🌐 Cable modems and broadband routers
🧭 Over-the-air antennas
🧰 RF splitters, amplifiers, and wall plates
🧪 Signal analyzers and test rigs
 
✅ Common Uses
🔌 Connect antenna or satellite dish to receiver
🌐 Link cable modem to wall jack
🧩 Patch between RF devices (e.g., splitter to amp)
🛠️ Extend coax runs across rooms or racks
🧪 Test signal paths in diagnostic setups
 
🧠 Signal Format Notes
Protocol: RF analog/digital transmission (TV, satellite, broadband)
Center Conductor: Carries signal directly—also acts as male pin
Shielding: Blocks EMI/RFI for clean signal
No Power: Passive cable—some setups may carry DC for LNBs
❗ Not interchangeable with SMA, BNC, or RCA without adapters
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🔌 Match connector gender—F-type male plugs into F-type female ports
📏 Use RG6 for standard runs; RG11 for long-distance
🧯 Avoid sharp bends—can damage shielding and degrade signal
🧪 Test with known-good source and display before final setup
🛡️ Use weatherproof versions for outdoor installations
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🔍 Identify F-type by its threaded barrel and center pin
🧭 Use male/male cable for direct device-to-device RF links
🧰 Keep one in your AV or networking toolkit for flexibility
🧪 Test with TV or signal meter before permanent install
🧼 Store coiled and capped—center pin is fragile