Belden 1189A 010, Coax Broadband CATV Cable 18 AWG DBL SH PVC

Belden 1189A 010 is a Series 6 broadband coax cable for Cable Television (CATV), RF drop cable runs, and Over-The-Air (OTA) antenna connections. It features an 18 AWG solid BCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel conductor, PE - Polyethylene (Foam) insulation, and quad-shield construction for signal protection. This RG 6 coax is finished with a black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket and is rated CM with a UL Voltage Rating of 300 V (CM). It is designed for reliable indoor installations.

Belden 1189A 010 Key Features

• Series type: 6; Coax type: RG 6 for broadband coax connectivity.
• 18 AWG solid BCCS - Bare Copper Covered Steel conductor with Nom. Conductor Diameter: 0.040 in.
• PE - Polyethylene (Foam) insulation with Nom. Insulation Diameter: 0.180 in (4.57 mm).
• Shield Type: Quad Shield (F/B+F/B) with foil and aluminum braid layers (Foil + 60% Aluminum Braid + Foil + 40% Aluminum Braid).
• Black PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket; Overall Cable Diameter (nominal): 0.294 in (7.47 mm).
• NEC / UL compliance: CM, CATV; UL Voltage Rating: 300 V (CM).

Belden 1189A 010 Technical Specs

Physical Construction

Color code	White
Nom. Jacket Diameter	0.294 in (7.47 mm)
Outer Shield layer 1	Tape, Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum), Duobond® II, 100%
Outer Shield layer 2	Braid, Aluminum, 60%
Outer Shield layer 3	Tape, Tri-Laminate (Alum+Poly+Alum), Duofoil®, 100%
Outer Shield layer 4	Braid, Aluminum, 40%

Electrical Characteristics

Nom. characteristic impedance	75 Ohm
Nom. velocity of prop.	83%
Nom. capacitance Cond-to-Shield	16.2 pF/ft (53.1 pF/m)
Nom. Conductor DCR	28 Ohm/1000ft
Nom. outer Shield DCR	4.8 Ohm/1000ft (16 Ohm/km)

Performance (Return Loss & Attenuation)

Return loss (5 - 1000 MHz)	20 dB min. structural return loss
Attenuation max. at 5 MHz	0.67 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 55 MHz	1.60 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 211 MHz	2.87 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 250 MHz	3.30 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 270 MHz	3.24 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 300 MHz	3.43 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 330 MHz	3.74 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 350 MHz	3.72 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 400 MHz	4.00 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 450 MHz	4.26 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 500 MHz	4.66 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 550 MHz	4.71 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 600 MHz	5.10 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 750 MHz	5.59 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 870 MHz	6.00 dB/100ft
Attenuation max. at 1000 MHz	6.54 dB/100ft

Environmental & Mechanical Ratings

Operating temperature	-40°C to +80°C
Installation min. Bend Radius	2.9 in (74 mm)
Max. pull tension	176 lbs (79.8 kg)
Bulk Cable Weight	32 lbs/1000ft
Environmental suitability	Indoor (Not Riser or Plenum), Indoor, Aerial - Black only, When supported by messenger Wire

Compliance & Certifications

CEC / C(UL) compliance	CM
Flammability / reaction to fire	UL1685 UL Loading
CPR compliance	CPR Euroclass: 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)
Other standard compliance(s)	ANSI/SCTE 74
Sustainability	CA Prop 65

Additional Identifiers

Plenum number	1189AP

Belden 1189A 010 Applications

• Supports broadband signal distribution where a Series 6 coax cable is specified.
• Use it for Cable Television (CATV) connections in indoor installations.
• Choose it for RF drop cable runs where quad-shield construction is desired to help reduce interference.
• Connect Over-The-Air (OTA) antennas to receiving equipment for antenna signal routing.

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