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Product Overview
| Suitable Applications: | Active and passive distributed antenna systems (DAS).
4G LTE, LTE Advanced (LTE-A) and LTE Advanced Pro with Licensed Assisted Access (LAA). Public safety emergency responder radio communications systems (ERRCS). CBRS/private LTE networks |
Physical Characteristics (Overall)
Conductor
| AWG | Stranding | Material | Nominal Diameter | No. of Coax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Solid | BCCA – Bare Copper Covered Aluminum | 0.190 in | 1 |
Insulation
| Material | Nominal Diameter |
|---|---|
| PE – Polyethylene (Foam) | 0.480 in |
Outer Shield
| Material | Coverage [%] |
|---|---|
| Bare Copper (BC) | 100% |
Outer Jacket
| Material | Nominal Diameter |
|---|---|
| PE – Polyethylene | 0.626 in |
Electrical Characteristics
Conductor DCR
| Nominal Conductor DCR | Outer Conductor DCR |
|---|---|
| 0.5 Ohm/1000ft | 0.9 Ohm/1000ft |
Impedance
| Nominal Characteristic Impedance |
|---|
| 50 Ohm |
High Frequency (Nominal/Typical)
| Frequency [MHz] | Nom. Insertion Loss |
|---|---|
| 5 MHz | 0.35 dB/100ft |
| 30 MHz | 0.36 dB/100ft |
| 100 MHz | 0.66 dB/100ft |
| 150 MHz | 0.81 dB/100ft |
| 450 MHz | 1.44 dB/100ft |
| 700 MHz | 1.80 dB/100ft |
| 824 MHz | 1.98 dB/100ft |
| 890 MHz | 2.04 dB/100ft |
| 894 MHz | 2.06 dB/100ft |
| 960 MHz | 2.16 dB/100ft |
| 1000 MHz | 2.19 dB/100ft |
| 1700 MHz | 2.93 dB/100ft |
| 1800 MHz | 3.02 dB/100ft |
| 2000 MHz | 3.20 dB/100ft |
| 2300 MHz | 3.46 dB/100ft |
| 2400 MHz | 3.54 dB/100ft |
| 2700 MHz | 3.78 dB/100ft |
| 3000 MHz | 4.02 dB/100ft |
| 3400 MHz | 4.33 dB/100ft |
| 3500 MHz | 4.39 dB/100ft |
| 4000 MHz | 4.82 dB/100ft |
| 5000 MHz | 5.41 dB/100ft |
| 6000 MHz | 5.93 dB/100ft |
Delay
| Nominal Delay | Nominal Velocity of Propagation (VP) [%] |
|---|---|
| 1.15 ns/ft | 88% |
Power Rating
| Frequency [MHz] | Max. Power Rating [W] |
|---|---|
| 30 MHz | 6,190 W |
| 150 MHz | 2,740 W |
| 700 MHz | 1,240 W |
| 890 MHz | 1,100 W |
| 960 MHz | 1,050 W |
| 1,000 MHz | 1,030 W |
| 1,800 MHz | 760 W |
| 2,000 MHz | 720 W |
| 3,000 MHz | 580 W |
| 4,000 MHz | 490 W |
| 5,000 MHz | 440 W |
| 6,000 MHz | 390 W |
Voltage
| Non-UL Voltage Rating |
|---|
| 4000 VDC |
VSWR
| Frequency [MHz] | Max. VSWR |
|---|---|
| 700-894 MHz | 1.15 |
| 806-960 MHz | 1.15 |
| 1700-2700 MHz | 1.15 |
| 2700-3555 MHz | 1.2 |
| 3700-4200 MHz | 1.25 |
Temperature Range
| Operating Temperature Range: | -30°C to +80°C |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Bulk Cable Weight: | 138 lbs/1000ft |
| Max. Pull Tension: | 249 lbs |
| Min. Bend Radius/Minor Axis: | 4.92 in |
Applicable Environmental and Other Programs
| Environmental Space: | Outdoor |
Suitability
| Suitability – Aerial: | Yes – Black only, when supported by messenger wire |
Plenum/Non-Plenum
| Plenum (Y/N): | N |
| Plenum Number: | RA500P |
Related Part Numbers
| Non-Plenum Number: | RA500R |
Variants
| Item # | Color | Put-Up Type | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA500 0101000 | Black | Reel | 1,000 ft |
| RA500 0103000 | Black | Reel | 3,000 ft |
History
| Update and Revision: | Revision Number: 0.111 Revision Date: 12-22-2023 |
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