RG is a coaxial cable designation derived from radio frequency government, used to identify standardized types of coaxial cable such as RG-6 and RG-59.
RG is a designation used to identify standardized types of coaxial cable, with the letters originating from radio frequency government, reflecting the origin of the naming system. Followed by a number, as in RG-6 or RG-59, the designation identifies a particular coaxial construction with defined characteristics such as impedance, conductor size, and shielding. The RG numbering provides a recognizable shorthand for common coaxial cable types.
Because each RG type corresponds to a specific construction and set of characteristics, the designation helps in selecting the right coaxial cable for an application. Different RG types suit different frequencies, distances, and signal levels, so matching the RG number to the requirement is part of specifying coaxial cable.
In commercial and industrial communication and AV, RG-designated coaxial cables distribute television, video, and other high-frequency signals. Recognizing the designation helps in identifying the correct cable for a system.
Because each RG type corresponds to a specific construction and set of characteristics, the designation helps in selecting the right coaxial cable for an application, since different RG types suit different frequencies, distances, and signal levels in a system.
Recognizing an RG designation helps in identifying the correct coaxial cable for a system, since each type's impedance, conductor, and shielding suit it to particular signals and distances.
At Windy City Wire, the focus on coaxial and signal cable for commercial communication connects to RG-designated cable types. Supplying coaxial cable matched to the application helps preserve signal quality in television, video, and communication systems across commercial environments.
RG (Radio Frequency Government)