Short for Radio Guide, RG is a designation for different
types of coaxial cable, which is a type of wire that
consists of a center wire surrounded by insulation and then a grounded shield of
braided wire. The RG specification is a older military-initiated specification.
RG-6 is one of the most commonly used coaxial cables for residential and
commercial applications, and is also the standard CATV used to route home cable
television.
Idiot's guide to coaxial cable Coaxial Cabling is a two conductor closed transmission medium that is often used for the transmission of RF energy.
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