Wavenet RG59PWH4 RG-59 95% CMP 20AWG 3.0GHz Bare Cooper 1000ft Coaxial Cable

The Wavenet RG-59/U 95% Dual Shield Plenum (CMP) Coaxial Cable is a premium 75-ohm signal cable purpose-built for installations in air-handling spaces and plenum environments. Constructed with a solid bare copper center conductor, Foam FEP insulation, and a plenum-rated polymer jacket, this cable meets the strict fire and smoke safety requirements that building codes demand for above-ceiling and air duct-adjacent cable runs. With UL verification and compliance with NEC Article 800, it is a dependable choice for professional installers where safety certifications are non-negotiable.

Product Specifications

Attenuation Performance (dB/100FT)

Features and Applications

What sets this cable apart from standard riser-rated alternatives is its CMP (Communications Multipurpose Plenum) rating — the highest fire safety classification for communications cabling under the National Electrical Code. This designation permits installation in plenum spaces: the air-handling areas above drop ceilings and beneath raised floors found in commercial buildings. Where riser cable cannot legally be used in these spaces, CMP-rated cable is required.

The dual shield construction — foil plus 95% C.C.A. braid — provides robust protection against electromagnetic interference, preserving signal integrity across a frequency range that extends to 3,000 MHz. With attenuation as low as 0.29 dB/100FT at 1 MHz and only 18.50 dB/100FT at 3,000 MHz, this cable maintains low loss characteristics well beyond the demands of most analog video and broadcast coaxial applications. The Foam FEP dielectric further supports a consistent 84% velocity of propagation and stable 16 pF/ft capacitance throughout the cable's operating range.

Typical Uses

This cable is designed for broadcast coaxial, CCTV, and analog video signal distribution applications routed through plenum spaces in commercial, institutional, and high-rise construction. It is the appropriate choice wherever NEC Article 800 or local fire codes require plenum-rated cable — including data centers with raised flooring, open-ceiling office environments, hospitals, schools, and government facilities. Installers working on security camera systems, closed-circuit video networks, or satellite distribution systems in air-handling spaces will find this cable meets both the technical and compliance requirements of those projects.

Construction

The cable begins with a solid bare copper center conductor at 20 AWG, providing low DC resistance of just 10.5 ohms per 1000 feet — a meaningful advantage for longer signal runs where conductor resistance can affect performance. Foam FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) insulation surrounds the conductor, chosen for its low dielectric constant, thermal stability, and suitability for plenum environments. Above the insulation, a foil layer and 95% C.C.A. braid shield work together to minimize signal leakage and external interference. The entire assembly is finished with a plenum polymer jacket rated for the reduced flame spread and smoke generation requirements of air-handling spaces, with a nominal thickness of 0.015 inches bringing the overall cable diameter to a compact 0.185 inches.

Additional Information

The RG59PWH4 carries UL verification and is marked: *XXXXXX 20AWG CMP FT6 RG59/U VERIFIED TO C(UL)US & C(ETL)US ***FT, providing clear in-field identification of the cable's rating, gauge, and dual certification status. The FT6 designation confirms compliance with the Canadian flame test standard, making this cable suitable for projects with cross-border or Canadian code requirements. Packaged in a 1000ft Reelex II format, the cable feeds smoothly without tangling or kinking during installation a practical advantage when pulling longer runs through overhead pathways. The white jacket color suits environments where cable visibility or aesthetic consistency is a factor. This product is RoHS compliant, meeting requirements for restricted hazardous substance content.