Product Description
RG213 is a heavy-duty, standard-performance 50-ohm coaxial cable widely recognized as the "workhorse" of RF communications. It is designed for medium-power, medium-distance applications where low loss is required, but the high cost of low-loss cables (like LMR-400) is not justified.
Featuring a large stranded center conductor and a thick dielectric, it offers significantly lower signal loss than smaller cables like RG58. It is the standard choice for amateur radio (HAM), CB radio, VHF/UHF base stations, and commercial two-way radio systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
| Impedance |
50 Ohms |
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) |
66% |
| Capacitance |
29.5 pF/ft (96.8 pF/m) |
| Center Conductor |
Stranded Tinned Copper (19 x 24 AWG) |
| Dielectric |
Solid Polyethylene (PE) |
| Shielding |
95% Tinned Copper Braided Shield |
| Outer Jacket |
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) |
| Max Operating Voltage |
5,000 V RMS (Peak) |
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C to +80°C (Standard PVC) |
| Attenuation (Loss) |
~0.27 dB per 10 meters at 400 MHz (Low loss for its class) |
| Weight |
Approx. 13 kg per 100 meters |
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Physical Characteristics
- Nominal OD (Outer Diameter): 10.2 mm (0.405 inches)
- Bending Radius: 102 mm (4 inches) static; 204 mm (8 inches) dynamic.
- Flexibility: Semi-Flexible. While the stranded core allows for some movement, the thick dielectric makes it relatively stiff and difficult to bend sharply.
Common Connector Types
RG213 is most commonly terminated with the following connectors:
- PL-259 (UHF): The de facto standard connector for HAM radio and CB radio equipment.
- N-Type (Male/Female): The professional standard for VHF/UHF base stations and Wi-Fi antennas.
- SO-239: The chassis-mount version of the PL-259, typically found on the back of radios.
Key Features
- Low Signal Loss: Provides much better performance than RG58 or RG8X, making it suitable for runs up to 50-70 meters depending on frequency.
- High Power Handling: Capable of handling high transmitter power levels (up to ~1.5 kW at VHF frequencies) without arcing or overheating.
- Stranded Conductor: The stranded center conductor provides mechanical durability and flexibility, making it less prone to breakage than solid-core cables during installation.
- Economical Performance: It offers performance very close to the premium LMR-400 cable but at a lower cost, though it has higher loss than LMR-400 at higher frequencies (UHF/4GHz).
Applications
- Amateur Radio (HAM): The most popular cable for connecting HF, VHF, and UHF radios to outdoor antennas.
- Base Stations: Used in commercial two-way radio systems (police, fire, taxi) to connect repeaters to antennas.
- Wi-Fi & WLAN: Suitable for short to medium runs (under 30m) connecting access points to high-gain antennas.
- RF Test Rigs: Used in laboratories for high-power signal transmission.
Important Note: RG213 vs. LMR-400
- RG213: Uses solid polyethylene dielectric. Good performance, economical, widely available. Slightly higher loss than LMR-400 at UHF.
- LMR-400: Uses foam polyethylene dielectric. Lower loss, better shielding, higher price.
- Recommendation: For HF and VHF (30-150 MHz), RG213 is excellent and saves money. For UHF or 4G/5G (above 400 MHz), LMR-400 is recommended for longer runs to minimize signal loss.
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