Wavenet RG6QPWH4 RG-6 Quad Shield (CCS) CMP 18AWG 3.0GHz 1000ft Coaxial Cable

The Wavenet RG6QPWH4 is a professional-grade RG-6 quad shield plenum coaxial cable engineered for signal distribution in air-handling spaces, ceiling plenums, and any environment where the NEC mandates CMP-rated cabling. Purpose-built for CATV, satellite, and broadband installations where fire safety compliance is the primary constraint, this 1,000-foot cable delivers the low-smoke, low-flame-spread performance of a Foam FEP dielectric and Plenum Polymer jacket alongside the signal integrity of a true quad-shield construction verified to 3.0 GHz. Carrying a c(UL)US listing, FT6 rating, and full RoHS compliance, it is the correct cable when NEC Article 800 plenum requirements are in force and there is no margin for a lesser-rated product.

Product Specifications

The RG6QPWH4 is built around a solid 18 AWG Copper Clad Steel (CCS) center conductor measuring 0.040 inches in diameter, with a DC resistance of 28.6 ohms per 1,000 feet at 20°C. The dielectric is Foam FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) — a material chosen specifically for its plenum suitability — with an insulation diameter of 0.170 inches. The inner quad-shield pair consists of an Aluminum/Poly Tape foil layer followed by an aluminum braid at 60% coverage, with a nominal diameter of 0.200 inches at that assembly. The outer quad-shield pair adds a second Aluminum/Poly Tape foil layer and a second aluminum braid at 40% coverage, reaching a nominal diameter of 0.228 inches. The outer jacket is Plenum Polymer, nominally 0.013 inches thick, bringing the overall cable diameter to 0.260 inches. The 1,000-foot Reelex II spool weighs 35 lbs. System impedance is 75 ohms (±3.0 Ohms), capacitance is 15.5 pF/ft, velocity of propagation is 84%, and the operating temperature range is −20°C to +60°C.

Attenuation performance across the full frequency spectrum (dB/100ft): 0.40 at 1 MHz, 0.92 at 10 MHz, 1.60 at 50 MHz, 2.20 at 100 MHz, 3.00 at 200 MHz, 4.33 at 400 MHz, 6.25 at 700 MHz, 7.30 at 900 MHz, 7.90 at 1,000 MHz, 8.40 at 1,200 MHz, 9.70 at 1,450 MHz, 11.00 at 1,800 MHz, 12.00 at 2,200 MHz, and 14.00 at 3,000 MHz.

Features and Applications

The defining characteristic of this cable is its true foil-plus-braid quad-shield architecture. Rather than two braid layers alone, the shielding system consists of four discrete layers: an inner Aluminum/Poly Tape foil, an inner aluminum braid at 60% coverage, an outer Aluminum/Poly Tape foil, and an outer aluminum braid at 40% coverage. This construction delivers superior protection against signal ingress and egress compared to single or dual-braid designs, and is particularly effective in the electrically dense environments typical of commercial ceiling plenums. The Foam FEP dielectric and Plenum Polymer jacket together satisfy the low-smoke, limited-flame-spread requirements that define CMP-rated cable, distinguishing this product from CMR or CL-rated alternatives that are prohibited in above-ceiling plenum air spaces. Performance verified to 3.0 GHz ensures compatibility with current digital cable, CATV, and satellite frequency bands without degradation. The FT6 rating extends compliance to Canadian plenum requirements, making this cable suitable for cross-border or dual-standard projects.

Uses

The RG6QPWH4 is the required cable type wherever NEC Article 800 mandates CMP-rated cabling — primarily HVAC air-handling plenums, raised-floor data environments, and open-ceiling commercial spaces where air circulates freely over the cable plant. Typical applications include CATV distribution in commercial office buildings, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, airports, and multi-tenant retail spaces where above-ceiling pathways must comply with fire codes. Satellite signal drops routed through ceiling plenums, broadband coaxial backbone runs in plenum-rated trays, and MDU installations with shared air-handling ceilings are all appropriate use cases. Installers on projects requiring FT6 compliance for Canadian building codes will also find this cable meets both domestic and Canadian plenum standards in a single product.

Construction

The cable begins with a solid 18 AWG Copper Clad Steel center conductor, providing the mechanical stability needed for consistent field terminations. Foam FEP dielectric surrounds the conductor — FEP is a fluoropolymer material chosen for its plenum performance characteristics, specifically its low smoke generation and resistance to flame propagation. The inner shield pair wraps the dielectric with an Aluminum/Poly Tape foil followed by a 60% coverage aluminum braid, and the outer shield pair adds a second Aluminum/Poly Tape foil and a 40% coverage aluminum braid on top of that, completing the foil-braid-foil-braid quad-shield assembly. The Plenum Polymer outer jacket provides the final layer of fire protection and mechanical durability, with a nominal thickness of 0.013 inches and a white finish that aids in cable identification in commercial installations. The complete assembly measures 0.260 inches in outside diameter and ships on a 1,000-foot Reelex II spool to minimize tangling during pulls through ceiling plenum pathways.

Additional Information

Applicable standards include RG-6 Quad Plenum CATV 75 Ω Coaxial Cable per NEC Article 800. The cable carries a c(UL)US certification and an FT6 rating. The cable marking reads: XXXXX 18AWG CMP FT6 RG6/U QUAD SHIELD VERIFIED TO C(UL)US CATV SWEPT TO 3.0 GHZ ****FT. Part number RG6QPWH4 is available in a white jacket on a 1,000-foot Reelex II spool. Wavenet, Incorporated has been manufacturing cable products since 1991.