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I have some resi. contractors that are installing RG6 quad-shield coax and it HAS to have an outer shield/braid that consists of either bare copper or tinned copper, it cannot be aluminum.

They install this stuff in homes, apartments, and condos.

I'm trying to find out where I can get this stuff at an extremely cheap price. A few of these contractors are finding it at $59 per 1K. :confused: I mean, obviously this is made over-seas and probably is a piece of junk, but does anybody know where I can go?

Jason:

You are correct, quad shielded RG6 can't be sold at those prices. I agree that it's probably imported stuff.

The only place that I have seen prices like that are on e-bay. Maybe they bought a bunch from someone working for the cable TV company who stole it? Just a guess.

You might want to see if you can hook up with Tele-Data Express in Arkansas. Try contacting them at [email protected]. Maybe you guys can work something out.

Thank you sir. I will definitely look into that.

I have some resi. contractors that are installing RG6 quad-shield coax and it HAS to have an outer shield/braid that consists of either bare copper or tinned copper, it cannot be aluminum.

Who is requiring this?

-Hal

Every one of them requires quad-shield.

Only one particular one has asked for the copper braid.

Every one of them requires quad-shield. Only one particular one has asked for the copper braid.


I know, but WHO is telling THEM that's what they have to use?

My point is wherever this requirement is coming from (I have a hunch its the cable company) want's quad shield or quad shield with copper braid for a reason yet they can't be too smart if they are letting this off-shore junk be installed instead. Normally they would spec Times or CommScope. Maybe you ought to find out who these guys are working for and "mention" this to them.


-Hal

Is this the 90 percent copper braiding that is asked for? I think HomeDepo sells a RG6 for $59 per 500 ft. reel,but i don't think its more than 60 percent braid. Comcast uses a quad 6 with very high braid content in my area,----------John

I agree with Hal.

Who is asking for this and why?

RG6 Quad is understandable. Having copper shield there is no reason for it. You can get RG 6 quad for 59.99. But it has a 18 awg copper clad steel wit 60% braid and 100 % foil. Also the company is for Installers only.

Bare copper would be a mistake. I think whoever is asking for this doesn't not know what he/she is talking about.

I agree. I have never seen a CATV cable with copper braid. The old legacy RG spec cables yes, but don't expect to find that with more than a single braid shield or be suitable for this use.

The best you are going to do with a quad shield cable is 60/40 aluminum braid. There is a headend lashup cable that is 95/95 with a silver plated center conductor but you wouldn't want to pay for it.

-Hal