RG6 coaxial cables typically use an 18 AWG conductor and are available with dual or quad shielding, as well as plenum-rated jackets for designated air-handling spaces. RG59 cables in this assortment use a 20 AWG solid copper conductor, so the appropriate choice depends on the installation’s cable type, shielding, jacket, and run requirements.

Choose shielded coaxial cable for typical telecommunications runs where the cable needs protection from external interference and reliable signal retention. Consider quad-shielded coaxial cable for areas with higher potential for electromagnetic interference, longer or more exposed runs, or system specifications that call for additional shielding.

For plenum spaces, choose coaxial cable explicitly marked CMP or plenum rated, and confirm that its listing matches the project’s installation requirements for air-handling spaces, raised floors, ducts, or drop ceilings. For other in-wall installations, verify the required jacket rating, then consider cable with an easy-to-strip jacket, an 18 AWG conductor, and shielding suited to the signal environment.

A combined coaxial and Category cable makes sense when a telecommunications, audio, or video installation needs both coaxial and Category cable routed to the same location. The paired construction supports runs that carry coaxial signals alongside network data, audio, or video, which can simplify cable planning and installation.