Belden 9258 009, Coax RG 8X White Jacket
Description
Belden 9258 009 is a 50 Ohm wireless transmission coax built on the RG-8X format for RF signal performance in antenna and radio systems. It features a 16 AWG (19x29) BC - Bare Copper stranded conductor, PE - Polyethylene (Foam) insulation, and a 95% Bare Copper braid shield. The cable is finished with a white PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket and is rated CM with a UL voltage rating of 300 V (CM). It is specified for an operating temperature of -40°C to +80°C with a UL temperature of 80°C.
Belden 9258 009 Key Features
- 50 Ohm wireless transmission coax built on the RG-8X format.
- 16 AWG (19x29) BC - Bare Copper stranded conductor for RF connectivity.
- PE - Polyethylene (Foam) insulation with a 95% Bare Copper braid shield.
- White PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket with CM rating and UL voltage rating of 300 V (CM).
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +80°C; UL temperature: 80°C.
Belden 9258 009 Applications
- Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless antenna communication uses it in RF signal paths.
- Wireless microphones use it where coax is needed between RF equipment and antenna connections.
- Two-way radios rely on it for a coaxial connection in antenna and radio system setups.
- Amateur (Ham) Radio installations use it for RF transmission connections.
- Low Power FM systems apply it where 50 Ohm coax is specified.
- GPS setups use it when coaxial RF connectivity is required.
- RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems use it for RF signal transmission connections.
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Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Coax construction | Coaxial |
| RG type | 8 |
| Nom. conductor diameter | 0.057 in |
| Nom. insulation diameter | 0.155 in (3.94 mm) |
| Outer shield type | Braid |
| Shield Material | Bare Copper (BC) |
| Shield Coverage | 95% |
| Jacket Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Jacket Color | White |
| Nom. jacket diameter | 0.242 in (6.15 mm) |
| Overall cable diameter (nominal) | 0.242 in (6.15 mm) |
| Bulk cable weight | 37 lbs/1000ft |
| Nom. velocity of prop. | 82% |
| Nom. capacitance (Cond-to-Shield) | 25.3 pF/ft (83.0 pF/m) |
| Nom. conductor DCR | 4.1 Ohm/1000ft |
| Nom. outer shield DCR | 3.1 Ohm/1000ft (10 Ohm/km) |
| Attenuation @ 1 MHz | 0.3 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 10 MHz | 0.9 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 50 MHz | 2.1 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 100 MHz | 3.1 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 200 MHz | 4.5 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 400 MHz | 6.6 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 700 MHz | 9.1 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 900 MHz | 10.7 dB/100ft |
| Attenuation @ 1000 MHz | 11.2 dB/100ft |
| Power rating @ 10 MHz | 1,000 W |
| Power rating @ 50 MHz | 370 W |
| Power rating @ 100 MHz | 250 W |
| Power rating @ 200 MHz | 190 W |
| Power rating @ 400 MHz | 110 W |
| Power rating @ 700 MHz | 75 W |
| Power rating @ 1,000 MHz | 60 W |
| Installation min. bend radius | 2.4 in (61 mm) |
| Max Pull Tension | 61 lbs (28 kg) |
| Environmental suitability | Indoor/Outdoor, Indoor, Aerial - Black only, When supported by messenger Wire |
| NEC / UL compliance | CM |
| CEC / C(UL) compliance | CM |
| AWM compliance | AWM 1354 |
| Flammability / reaction to fire | UL1685 UL Loading |
| CPR compliance | CPR Euroclass: Eca; CPR UKCA Class: Eca |
| European directive compliance | EU CE Mark, EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment), REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2), EU Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) |
| UK regulation compliance | UKCA Mark |
| APAC compliance | China RoHS II (GB/T 26572-2011) |
| Sustainability | CA Prop 65 |
| Item Type | Belden Coaxial Cable |
| Other Part Numbers | 9258 009100, 9258 009250, 9258 009500, 9258 0091000, UPC 612825225829 |
| Priced Per | FT |
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