CABLE & CABLE ASSEMBLIES:
RF & Microwave Cables 0-65 GHZ with various connector options
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| Please navigate on the left to the right section; sma cable assembly, type n cable assembly, semirigid cable, etc | ||||||
| SOME BASIC CABLE PROPERTIES: | ||||||
| P/N | DIAMETER, | LOSS/FOOT | LOSS/FOOT | MAX POWER | FREQ max | NOTES: |
| Inches | 1GHZ DB | 6GHZ DB | @ 1GHZ | Recommended | ||
| RG58 | 0.195 | .15 | .42 | 90 WATTS | 1GHZ | Very low cost, decent performance, hams love it |
| RG142 | 0.195 | .135 | NR | 480 WATTS | 3GHZ | |
| RG174 | 0.11 | 0.34 | .9 | 20 WATTS | 3GHZ | |
| RG178 | .08 | .45 | NR | 65 WATTS | 3GHZ | |
| RG214 | .425 | .07 | .3 | 175 WATTS | 11GHZ | 20 years ago was lowest loss RF cable available |
| RG223 | .212 | .145 | .37 | 90 WATTS | 12.4GHZ | |
| RG316 | .098 | .29 | .69 | 170 WATTS | 3GHZ | recommended for hooking up short runs to 1 ghz flexable |
| LMR200 | .200 | .105 | .27 | 170 WATTS | 6GHZ | |
| LMR240 | .240 | .08 | .22 | 240 WATTS | 6GHZ | The most popular cable we sell for 1-4 ghz is LMR240 |
| LMR400 | .400 | .04 | .11 | 500 WATTS | 6GHZ | We believe LMR is the best choice for .8-4 ghz |
| LMR600 | .590 | .027 | .075 | 900 WATTS | 6GHZ | |
| HF086 | .104 | .23 | .6 | 18GHZ | Use for 6-18 ghz applications | |
| HF141 | .163 | .13 | .35 | 18GHZ | Use for 6-18 ghz applications | |
"DS" or double shielding adds about 20 db of shielding, from 40 to 60db at 1ghz typically; LMR is 90db typ
A very useful loss calculator was created by Ham Radio operator VK1OD; see CableLossCalculator
Thinner cables are more flexable; larger diameter cables have lower loss & can handle more power
MaxPower depends upon frequency; example, LMR400 is 900 watts @ 1ghz, & 300watts @ 6ghz
Our smp cable selection also includes mini smp cables. Our low frequency cables are offered with RG316, RG174, LMR200/240/400. RG214 is an older military cable rated to 11ghz with 2 silver braids; the newer LMR400 series can often be used in its place as it usually has lower loss & cost.