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Coaxial Cable Types: RG58, RG59, RG11, RG214 & Manufacturers

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This page covers various coaxial cable types, including RG-58/U, RG-59/U, RG-11/U, RG-214/U, and twin lead coaxial cables. We will also mention manufacturers of RG58, RG59, RG11, and RG214 coaxial cables.

Here’s a table summarizing the characteristics of different coaxial cable types:

Coaxial Cable TypeCharacteristic Impedance (Ohm)Outside Diameter (inch)Frequency (MHz)Attenuation (dB/ 100 ft)Applications
RG-58/U53.50.1951005.3CB antennas
RG-59/U730.242100 (400)3.4 (7.1)TV antenna, Cable TV, HF antennas
RG-11/U750.405100 (400)2.5 (5.5)VHF antennas
RG-214/U500.405100 400 9002.0 4.7 7.8Satellite TV antennas, UHF and microwave
Twin lead300-1000.55TV antennas

RG58, RG59, RG11, RG214 Coaxial Cable Manufacturers

The following are some manufacturers of RG58, RG59, RG11, and RG214 coaxial cables:

  • Tessco technologies
  • Tyco
  • Coleman Cable
  • Amphenol
  • Harbour Industries
  • Micro-Coax
  • SRC Cables Inc.
  • Alpha
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