Wavenet RG6QRXX3 RG-6 Quad Shield (CCS) CMR 18AWG 3.0GHz RIB 1000ft Coaxial Cable

The Wavenet RG6QRXX3 is a professional-grade RG-6 quad shield coaxial cable designed for high-performance CATV, satellite, and broadband signal distribution in riser-rated commercial and residential installations. Delivered on a convenient 1,000-foot RIB (Reel In a Box) spool, this cable combines a CMR riser rating with verified performance swept to 3.0 GHz — giving installers the signal integrity, code compliance, and packaging efficiency they need on the job. Certified to UL 1655, UL 13, and UL 444 per SCTE IPS-SP-001, carrying a c(ETL)US listing and full RoHS compliance, the RG6QRXX3 is engineered to perform across the full range of current and emerging digital cable and satellite frequency demands.

Product Specifications

The RG6QRXX3 is built on an 18 AWG solid Copper Clad Steel (CCS) center conductor with a diameter of 0.040 inches and a DC resistance of 35.9 Ω per 1,000 feet at 20°C. Foam Polyethylene (Foam PE) dielectric insulation — nominally 0.073 inches thick with an overall diameter of 0.186 inches — supports a velocity of propagation of 84% and a capacitance of 15.5 pF/ft. System impedance is 75 ohms (±3.0 Ohms). The outer Flame-Retardant PVC (FR-PVC) jacket is nominally 0.0255 inches thick, yielding an overall cable diameter of 0.2968 inches. At 1,000 feet, the cable weighs approximately 35 lbs. Operating temperature range is -20°C to +60°C. The cable is available in black or white jacket colors.

Measured attenuation across the full frequency spectrum: 2.90 dB/100m at 10 MHz, 5.25 dB/100m at 50 MHz, 7.20 dB/100m at 100 MHz, 9.84 dB/100m at 200 MHz, 14.10 dB/100m at 400 MHz, 19.00 dB/100m at 700 MHz, 21.00 dB/100m at 900 MHz, 22.00 dB/100m at 1,000 MHz, 24.60 dB/100m at 1,200 MHz, 27.20 dB/100m at 1,450 MHz, 30.50 dB/100m at 1,800 MHz, 32.80 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 design sets this cable apart from standard dual-shield alternatives. Two aluminum braid layers — the first at 60% coverage, the second at 40% — create a layered barrier against signal ingress and egress, making it particularly well suited for environments with elevated RF interference. Performance verified by a full sweep to 3.0 GHz ensures compatibility with modern digital cable, satellite, and DOCSIS systems across the entire usable frequency range. The CMR riser rating and FT4 flame retardancy qualify the cable for in-wall installation and vertical floor-to-floor routing without requiring a separate conduit in many riser scenarios. The RIB spool format keeps the cable contained, organized, and tangle-free during pulls, reducing waste and installation time on larger projects.

Uses

The RG6QRXX3 is purpose-built for CATV head-end distribution, satellite television drop runs, off-air antenna wiring, and broadband coaxial backbone infrastructure. The CMR riser rating makes it the correct choice for vertical signal runs in commercial buildings, apartment complexes, hotels, schools, medical facilities, and any multi-story structure where cables must pass between floors. Contractors and system integrators who regularly work with larger footage requirements will appreciate the 1,000-foot RIB format, which integrates naturally into structured wiring workflows and keeps job sites organized. The black and white color options allow installers to code cable routes or match existing infrastructure aesthetics.

Construction

The cable begins with a solid 18 AWG Copper Clad Steel center conductor — a proven choice that balances conductivity with structural rigidity for reliable connector terminations over long runs. Foam PE dielectric surrounds the conductor, minimizing signal loss and supporting the 84% velocity of propagation that keeps timing-sensitive digital signals intact. The quad-shield system lays two aluminum braid layers over the dielectric: the first braid at 60% coverage establishes the primary interference barrier, while the second at 40% adds a reinforcing outer layer of shielding. The FR-PVC outer jacket completes the assembly, delivering flame retardancy, mechanical protection, and weather resilience appropriate for riser pathways and conduit routing.

Additional Information

Applicable standards include RG-6/U QUAD CMR CATV 75 Ω Coaxial Cable per the reference standard SCTE IPS-SP-001, with certifications to UL 1655, UL 13, UL 444, FT4, and RoHS. The cable is permanently marked: RG6/U QUAD SHIELD 18AWG CMR FT4 VERIFIED TO C(ETL)US CATV SWEPT TO 3.0 GHZ. This variant (RG6QRXX3) ships on a 1,000-foot RIB spool. Other packaging formats in the same cable family include the RG6QRXX4 (1,000ft REELEX II), RG6QRXX2 (1,000ft standard reel), and RG6QRXX4-500 (500ft REELEX II). All variants are available in black or white. Wavenet has manufactured cable products in the United States since 1991