Wavenet RG6QRXX4 RG-6 Quad Shield (CCS) CMR 18AWG 3.0GHz 1000ft Coaxial Cable

The Wavenet RG6QRXX4 is a professional-grade RG-6 quad shield coaxial cable engineered for high-performance CATV, satellite, and broadband distribution in commercial and residential riser installations. Carrying a CMR (Communications Multipurpose Cable, Riser) rating and verified performance swept to 3.0 GHz, this 1,000-foot cable delivers the signal integrity and building-code compliance that installers demand. Manufactured to SCTE IPS-SP-001 standards and certified to UL 1655, UL 13, and UL 444, it carries c(ETL)US listing and is fully RoHS compliant — making it a trustworthy choice for demanding, code-sensitive environments.

Product Specifications

The RG6QRXX4 is built around an 18 AWG solid Copper Clad Steel (CCS) center conductor measuring 0.040 inches in diameter, with a DC resistance of 35.9 Ω per 1,000 feet at 20°C. The dielectric insulation is Foam Polyethylene (Foam PE), nominally 0.073 inches thick and 0.186 inches in overall diameter, supporting a velocity of propagation of 84% and a capacitance of 15.5 pF/ft. System impedance is a standard 75 ohms (±3.0 Ohms). The outer jacket is Flame-Retardant PVC (FR-PVC), nominally 0.0255 inches thick, bringing the overall cable diameter to 0.2968 inches. The 1,000-foot reel weighs approximately 35 lbs. The cable is rated for operating temperatures from -20°C to +60°C. A 500-foot REELEX II spool (RG6QRXX4-500) is also available and weighs 18 lbs.

Attenuation performance across the 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 defining characteristic of this cable is its true quad-shield construction, which combines two distinct aluminum braid layers — a first braid with 60% coverage and a second braid with 40% coverage — over the Foam PE dielectric. This layered shielding architecture significantly reduces signal ingress and egress, making the cable suitable for installations where interference rejection is critical. Verified performance swept to 3.0 GHz ensures the cable handles the full range of current digital cable, CATV, and satellite frequency bands without degradation at the upper end of the spectrum. The FR-PVC jacket meets flame-retardancy requirements for in-wall and between-floor riser routing. RoHS compliance confirms the cable is manufactured without restricted hazardous substances, meeting environmental regulations for both domestic and international distribution.

Uses

This cable is well suited for CATV distribution systems, off-air antenna installations, satellite television signal runs, and broadband coaxial backbone wiring. Its CMR riser rating makes it appropriate for vertical runs between floors in commercial buildings, multi-dwelling units (MDUs), hotels, schools, hospitals, and office complexes. The 3.0 GHz swept verification supports compatibility with modern DOCSIS and digital cable systems. Installers running long home-run drops or backbone segments through conduit or open riser pathways will find the 1,000-foot REELEX II spool format minimizes tangling and speeds up pulls. Available in both black and white jacket colors, it adapts to different project-coding requirements.

Construction

At the core is a solid 18 AWG Copper Clad Steel conductor, providing the structural rigidity needed for stable terminations while keeping cable weight manageable over long runs. Surrounding it, Foam PE dielectric minimizes dielectric loss and supports the high velocity of propagation necessary for efficient signal transfer. The quad-shield system consists of two aluminum braid layers — the first at 60% coverage, the second at 40% — providing robust interference rejection across a wide frequency range. The outer FR-PVC jacket adds flame retardancy and mechanical protection, suitable for riser pathways and standard conduit routing. The cable is available on a 1,000-foot REELEX II spool (RG6QRXX4), a 1,000-foot RIB (RG6QRXX3), a 1,000-foot standard reel (RG6QRXX2), or a 500-foot REELEX II spool (RG6QRXX4-500), all in black or white jacket color options.

Additional Information

Applicable standards include RG-6/U QUAD CMR CATV 75 Ω Coaxial Cable per the reference standard SCTE IPS-SP-001, with compliance certifications to UL 1655, UL 13, UL 444, RoHS, and FT4. The cable marking reads: RG6/U QUAD SHIELD 18AWG CMR FT4 VERIFIED TO C(ETL)US CATV SWEPT TO 3.0 GHZ. Wavenet is a U.S.-based manufacturer.