RG6 coaxial cable rolls typically use an 18 AWG conductor and support a range of CATV, CCTV, audio, video, and data communication runs, while RG59 uses a smaller 20 AWG conductor and is commonly selected for CCTV and video applications. Quad-shielded coaxial cable is an RG6 configuration with additional shielding layers to help limit interference in environments with more potential signal noise.

Choose plenum-rated coaxial cable rolls when the cable will run through air-handling spaces, such as ducts, raised floors, or drop ceilings, where plenum-rated cable is required. Check local codes and the project specifications, and choose a non-plenum cable when the installation does not call for that rating.

Copper-clad steel conductors suit many CATV, CCTV, audio/video, and data communications runs, while oxygen-free or solid copper options may fit projects that call for those conductor types. Choose dual-shielded or quad-shielded coaxial cable rolls when added shielding helps support signal retention in areas with potential interference, and match the cable to the application and installation requirements.

Choose a 500-foot roll for shorter installations or when storage and handling space are limited, and a 1,000-foot roll for longer runs or multiple pulls. For cleaner cable pulls, select a spool or pull box with a wide-mouth payout tube, reinforced handles, and tangle-resistant coiling to help reduce kinks during installation.