Wavenet RG6QRXX4-500 RG-6 Quad Shield (CCS) CMR 18AWG 3.0GHz 500ft Coaxial Cable

The Wavenet RG6QRXX4-500 is a professional-grade RG-6 quad shield coaxial cable tailored for installers who need performance and flexibility in a 500-foot format. Wound on a tangle-free REELEX II spool and carrying a CMR riser rating, this cable is designed for CATV, satellite, and broadband distribution runs where a full 1,000-foot reel is more than the job requires. Verified performance swept to 3.0 GHz, c(ETL)US listing, and full RoHS compliance make it equally at home on residential service calls and light commercial fit-outs — situations where pulling exactly the right amount of cable matters as much as the cable's signal performance.

Product Specifications

The RG6QRXX4-500 is built around 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 insulation 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, bringing the overall cable diameter to 0.2968 inches. At 500 feet, the spool weighs 18 lbs. The cable is rated for operating temperatures from -20°C to +60°C and 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

This cable's quad-shield construction — two aluminum braid layers at 60% and 40% coverage respectively — delivers the interference rejection that modern digital signals demand, without the bulk or cost commitment of a 1,000-foot reel. Performance swept and verified to 3.0 GHz ensures full compatibility with current DOCSIS, digital cable, and satellite systems across the entire usable frequency range. The REELEX II spool format allows cable to feed out smoothly and tangle-free, reducing snags and kinks during pulls in tight spaces or finished interiors. The CMR riser rating and FT4 flame retardancy qualify the cable for in-wall installation and vertical floor-to-floor routing in applicable building environments. RoHS compliance satisfies environmental material regulations for both domestic and international projects.

Uses

The 500-foot format makes the RG6QRXX4-500 a natural fit for single-family residential CATV and satellite installations, smaller MDU (multi-dwelling unit) service calls, and light commercial retrofit work where a full 1,000-foot reel would result in significant leftover footage. Service technicians replacing a single drop or running a short backbone segment between distribution points will find the lighter 18-lb spool significantly easier to carry and manage on the job. The CMR rating keeps it compliant for riser routing in apartments, townhomes, hotels, and small commercial buildings. Available in black or white, it suits installations where jacket color must match trim or coordinate with existing infrastructure.

Construction

The cable begins with a solid 18 AWG Copper Clad Steel center conductor — chosen for the balance it strikes between conductivity, rigidity, and long-run resistance characteristics. Foam PE dielectric wraps the conductor, minimizing dielectric loss and maintaining the 84% velocity of propagation needed for clean digital signal delivery. Over the dielectric, two aluminum braid layers form the quad-shield system: the first braid at 60% coverage provides the primary interference barrier, and the second at 40% adds reinforcing outer shielding. The FR-PVC outer jacket delivers flame retardancy and mechanical protection appropriate for riser and conduit environments. The entire assembly is wound onto a REELEX II spool — a self-contained, tangle-free dispensing format that makes field pulls cleaner and faster than traditional open reels.

Additional Information

Applicable standards include RG-6/U QUAD CMR CATV 75 Ω Coaxial Cable per 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. Other packaging options in the same cable family include the RG6QRXX4 (1,000ft REELEX II), RG6QRXX3 (1,000ft RIB), and RG6QRXX2 (1,000ft standard reel). All variants ship in black or white.