RG-8 cables

[Visala28]

While studying some notes about computer networking , i have seen a term called RG-8 many times. I found that it is some type of cable, but what exactly it is ? i need some important information or features about RG-8 Cables. Could you guys please provide me the same ?

[Hardwareman]

RG-8 is a 50-ohm coaxial cable that is used for radio transmission. It is an electrical cable with an inner leader by a tubular insulating layer typically of a flexible material with high dielectric constant is surrounded, all of which are surrounded by a conductive layer, and finally covered with a thin insulating layer on the outside. RG-8 is definitely better than RG-58. RG-58 is not TV cable, older cable would be RG-59 and newer stuff would be RG-6.One of the first things that someone around rg-8 cables will say that it is huge when compared to other cables. Since they are 50-ohm cables, they can not for any kind of video to be used. They are composed of diëlektrica, the materials of the center director and jackets that surround them that provide protection against external evil.

[Orlando]

RG-8 coaxial cable is used in the networks of satellite and cable television and has a 50 ohm characteristic impedance.This RG-8 cables are suitable for very efficient security. The heavy work calculated as the cables are assumed for the test of time regardless of use or surrounding conditions to pass.

[Killen]

RG-8 coaxial cable Technical characteristics:

• Wave impedance: 50 Ohm
• Conductor diameter: 7 x 0.72 mm (7 x 0.028") (13 AWG)
• Dielectric diameter: 7.24 mm (0.28")
• Outer jacket thickness: 1.15 mm (0.05")
• Outer cable diameter: 10.3 mm (0.4")
• Shield: 0.16 mm (0.006"), cover – 96% minimum
• Test frequency: up to 4 GHz
• Voltage rating: 5000 V
• Temperature range: -20°C – +80°C (-4°F – +176°F)
• Weight per 1000 ft (304.8 m): 54.9 kg (121 lbs)
• Minimum bend radius: (cabling) 101.6 mm (4")

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