Wavenet RG6QOSPBK2 RG-6 Quad Shield (CCS) CMR 18AWG 3.0GHz Outdoor Direct Burial 1000ft Reel Coaxial Cable

The Wavenet RG6QOSPBK2 is a professional-grade RG-6 quad shield coaxial cable engineered for outdoor and underground installations where long-term signal integrity and environmental durability are non-negotiable. UV rated and designed for direct burial, this 1,000-foot reel is purpose-built for exterior CATV distribution, aerial drops, and below-grade cable runs where standard in-wall cables simply cannot perform. Verified performance swept to 3.0 GHz, a c(ETL)US listing, and full RoHS compliance make this cable a dependable, code-conscious choice for installers working in residential, commercial, and municipal outdoor environments.

Product Specifications

The RG6QOSPBK2 is constructed around a solid 18 AWG Copper Clad Steel (CCS) center conductor with a diameter of 0.040 inches and a DC resistance of 28.6 ohms per 1,000 feet at 20°C. The dielectric is Foam Polyethylene (Foam PE), with a nominal thickness of 0.070 inches and an insulation diameter of 0.180 inches, supporting a velocity of propagation of 84% and a capacitance of 15.5 pF/ft. System impedance is the standard 75 ohms (±3.0 Ohms). The outer jacket is Polyethylene (PE) — chosen specifically for its moisture resistance and UV stability in outdoor applications — nominally 0.025 inches thick, bringing the overall cable diameter to 0.2874 inches. The 1,000-foot reel weighs 24 lbs. Operating temperature range is −20°C to +60°C.

Attenuation performance across the full frequency spectrum: 2.66 dB/100m at 10 MHz, 4.79 dB/100m at 50 MHz, 6.72 dB/100m at 100 MHz, 9.28 dB/100m at 200 MHz, 13.28 dB/100m at 400 MHz, 18.36 dB/100m at 700 MHz, 21.43 dB/100m at 900 MHz, 21.61 dB/100m at 1,000 MHz, 23.67 dB/100m at 1,200 MHz, 26.03 dB/100m at 1,450 MHz, 28.98 dB/100m at 1,800 MHz, 32.03 dB/100m at 2,200 MHz, 32.83 dB/100m at 2,400 MHz, and 37.88 dB/100m at 3,000 MHz.

Features and Applications

The quad-shield construction pairs a first aluminum braid at 60% coverage with a second aluminum braid at 40% coverage, creating a layered defense against signal ingress and egress. This dual-layer shielding is critical in outdoor environments, where proximity to electrical infrastructure, RF sources, and ground interference can degrade signal quality in single or dual-shield cables. The Polyethylene jacket replaces the PVC found on indoor-rated cables, providing the moisture resistance, UV stability, and thermal endurance needed for above-grade aerial runs, conduit burial, and direct-burial trench applications. Performance swept and verified to 3.0 GHz confirms compatibility with the full span of modern digital cable, CATV, and satellite frequency bands. The c(ETL)US certification and RoHS compliance round out the compliance profile, satisfying both safety and environmental requirements for commercial and government projects.

Uses

The RG6QOSPBK2 is the appropriate choice any time a coaxial cable must exit the building envelope or go underground. Typical applications include aerial spans between structures, exterior CATV feeder and drop runs, satellite dish signal cables routed through exterior walls or along rooflines, and direct burial runs connecting outbuildings, security camera installations, or utility structures to a main distribution point. It is well suited for residential MDU campuses, municipal broadband infrastructure, hospitality properties with distributed outdoor signal needs, and rural CATV installations where long exterior runs are the norm. Installers who need a single cable rated for both aerial and direct burial use will find this cable eliminates the need to stock separate OSP and aerial-rated products.

Construction

The cable begins with a solid 18 AWG Copper Clad Steel center conductor — CCS provides the structural rigidity required for stable field terminations while keeping the overall reel weight to a manageable 24 lbs per 1,000 feet. Foam PE dielectric surrounds the conductor, minimizing dielectric loss and maintaining high velocity of propagation for efficient signal transfer over distance. Two concentric aluminum braid shield layers — 60% coverage on the inner braid, 40% on the outer — wrap the dielectric, creating the quad-shield system that defines RG-6 performance in high-interference outdoor environments. The Polyethylene outer jacket encapsulates the assembly, delivering the UV resistance and moisture barrier that distinguish this cable from CMR or CL-rated indoor products. The complete assembly measures 0.2874 inches in outside diameter and is packaged on a 1,000-foot reel in a black jacket.

Additional Information

Applicable standards include RG-6/U Quad Outdoor CATV 75 Ω Coaxial Cable per the reference standard SCTE IPS-SP-001, with certifications to UL 1655, UL 13, UL 444, and RoHS. The cable marking reads: RG6/U QUAD SHIELD 18AWG UV RATED OUTDOOR DIRECT BURIAL TYPE XXXXX CATV SWEPT TO 3.0GHZ C(ETL)US. Part number RG6QOSPBK2 is available in a black jacket on a 1,000-foot reel.