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RCT5-LTC-2A-RNAM

RCT5, RADIAX® Coaxial Radiating Cable, 50–1000 MHz, foil, 7/8 in, black non-halogenated, fire retardant polyolefin jacket

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Product Classification

Product Type Radiating cable
Product Brand RADIAX®
Product Series RCT5

General Specifications

Polarization Vertical
Cable Type Radiating Mode (RCT) Series
Jacket Color Black
Tape Barrier Mica

Dimensions

Diameter Over Jacket, maximum 27.686 mm | 1.09 in
Inner Conductor OD 9.449 mm | 0.372 in
Outer Conductor OD 24.13 mm | 0.95 in
Nominal Size 7/8 in
Recommended Distance from the Wall 101.6 mm | 4 in
Recommended Hanger Spacing 1 m | 3.281 ft

Electrical Specifications

Attenuation Test Method IEC 61196-4
Attenuation Tolerance ±5%
Cable Impedance 50 ohm ±2 ohm
dc Resistance, Inner Conductor 1.435 ohms/km | 0.437 ohms/kft
dc Resistance, Outer Conductor 3.4 ohms/km | 1.036 ohms/kft
dc Test Voltage 6000 V
Insulation Resistance 100000 MOhms-km
Jacket Spark Test Voltage (rms) 8000 V
Operating Frequency Band 50 – 1000 MHz
Optimum Operating Frequency Band 70 – 960 MHz
Peak Power 91 kW
Stop Bands 650 – 720 MHz
Velocity 91 %
VSWR Installed, typical, 50–960 MHz 1.2999999523162842
VSWR on Reel, typical 1.4299999475479126

Attenuation

Frequency Attenuation (dB/100 m) Attenuation (dB/100 ft) Coupling Loss 50% Coupling Loss 95%
75.0 MHz 1.100 0.340 58 67
100.0 MHz 1.200 0.370 56 65
150.0 MHz 1.500 0.460 66 77
350.0 MHz 2.500 0.760 76 87
450.0 MHz 2.700 0.820 70 79
800.0 MHz 4.200 1.280 63 72
900.0 MHz 4.500 1.370 61 67
960.0 MHz 4.800 1.460 62 68

Material Specifications

Dielectric Material Foam PE
Jacket Material Non-halogenated, fire retardant polyolefin
Inner Conductor Material Copper tube
Outer Conductor Material Copper foil

Mechanical Specifications

Minimum Bend Radius, Single Bend 254 mm | 10 in
Tensile Strength 215 kg | 473.993 lb
Bending Moment 15 N-m | 132.761 in lb
Coupling Loss Test Method IEC 61196-4
Coupling Loss Tolerance ±5 dB
Flat Plate Crush Strength 0.6 kg/mm | 33.598 lb/in
Indication of Slot Alignment Yes–bumps face the wall

Environmental Specifications

Installation temperature -30 °C to +60 °C (-22 °F to +140 °F)
Operating Temperature -30 °C to +80 °C (-22 °F to +176 °F)
Storage Temperature -30 °C to +80 °C (-22 °F to +176 °F)
Attenuation, Ambient Temperature 20 °C | 68 °F
Average Power, Ambient Temperature 40 °C | 104 °F
Average Power, Inner Conductor Temperature 100 °C | 212 °F
Fire Retardancy Test Method IEC 60332-1-2 | IEC 60332-3C-24 | NFPA 130-2010
Smoke Index Test Method IEC 61034
Toxicity Index Test Method IEC 60754-1 | IEC 60754-2

Packaging and Weights

Cable weight 0.42 kg/m | 0.282 lb/ft

Regulatory Compliance/Certifications

Agency Classification
ISO 9001:2015 Designed, manufactured and/or distributed under this quality management system
ROHS Compliant
CHINA-ROHS Below maximum concentration value
REACH-SVHC Compliant as per SVHC revision on www.commscope.com/ProductCompliance
UK-ROHS Compliant

Product Classification

Product Type Radiating cable
Product Brand RADIAX®
Product Series RCT5

General Specifications

Polarization Vertical
Cable Type Radiating Mode (RCT) Series
Jacket Color Black
Tape Barrier Mica

Dimensions

Diameter Over Jacket, maximum 27.686 mm | 1.09 in
Inner Conductor OD 9.449 mm | 0.372 in
Outer Conductor OD 24.13 mm | 0.95 in
Nominal Size 7/8 in
Recommended Distance from the Wall 101.6 mm | 4 in
Recommended Hanger Spacing 1 m | 3.281 ft

Electrical Specifications

Attenuation Test Method IEC 61196-4
Attenuation Tolerance ±5%
Cable Impedance 50 ohm ±2 ohm
dc Resistance, Inner Conductor 1.435 ohms/km | 0.437 ohms/kft
dc Resistance, Outer Conductor 3.4 ohms/km | 1.036 ohms/kft
dc Test Voltage 6000 V
Insulation Resistance 100000 MOhms-km
Jacket Spark Test Voltage (rms) 8000 V
Operating Frequency Band 50 – 1000 MHz
Optimum Operating Frequency Band 70 – 960 MHz
Peak Power 91 kW
Stop Bands 650 – 720 MHz
Velocity 91 %
VSWR Installed, typical, 50–960 MHz 1.2999999523162842
VSWR on Reel, typical 1.4299999475479126

Attenuation

Frequency Attenuation (dB/100 m) Attenuation (dB/100 ft) Coupling Loss 50% Coupling Loss 95%
75.0 MHz 1.100 0.340 58 67
100.0 MHz 1.200 0.370 56 65
150.0 MHz 1.500 0.460 66 77
350.0 MHz 2.500 0.760 76 87
450.0 MHz 2.700 0.820 70 79
800.0 MHz 4.200 1.280 63 72
900.0 MHz 4.500 1.370 61 67
960.0 MHz 4.800 1.460 62 68

Material Specifications

Dielectric Material Foam PE
Jacket Material Non-halogenated, fire retardant polyolefin
Inner Conductor Material Copper tube
Outer Conductor Material Copper foil

Mechanical Specifications

Minimum Bend Radius, Single Bend 254 mm | 10 in
Tensile Strength 215 kg | 473.993 lb
Bending Moment 15 N-m | 132.761 in lb
Coupling Loss Test Method IEC 61196-4
Coupling Loss Tolerance ±5 dB
Flat Plate Crush Strength 0.6 kg/mm | 33.598 lb/in
Indication of Slot Alignment Yes–bumps face the wall

Environmental Specifications

Installation temperature -30 °C to +60 °C (-22 °F to +140 °F)
Operating Temperature -30 °C to +80 °C (-22 °F to +176 °F)
Storage Temperature -30 °C to +80 °C (-22 °F to +176 °F)
Attenuation, Ambient Temperature 20 °C | 68 °F
Average Power, Ambient Temperature 40 °C | 104 °F
Average Power, Inner Conductor Temperature 100 °C | 212 °F
Fire Retardancy Test Method IEC 60332-1-2 | IEC 60332-3C-24 | NFPA 130-2010
Smoke Index Test Method IEC 61034
Toxicity Index Test Method IEC 60754-1 | IEC 60754-2

Packaging and Weights

Cable weight 0.42 kg/m | 0.282 lb/ft

Regulatory Compliance/Certifications

Agency Classification
ISO 9001:2015 Designed, manufactured and/or distributed under this quality management system
ROHS Compliant
CHINA-ROHS Below maximum concentration value
REACH-SVHC Compliant as per SVHC revision on www.commscope.com/ProductCompliance
UK-ROHS Compliant

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