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What is RG6?

RG-6 is a type of coaxial cable commonly used for connecting cable television signals, internet signals, and satellite signals to residential and commercial properties. It has a larger conductor and better shielding than RG-59, making it suitable for high-bandwidth applications and longer cable runs.

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What other technologies are related to RG6?

RG6 Competitor Technologies

RG59

RG59 is a coaxial cable similar to RG6, but with lower bandwidth and shielding capabilities, making it a competitor for applications where RG6 could also be used, though RG6 is generally preferred for most modern applications.

mentioned alongside RG6 in 92% (68) of relevant job posts

CAT5e

CAT5e is a twisted pair cable used for Ethernet networking. It competes with RG6 in applications where data transmission is required, as RG6 is primarily for video and some data but CAT5e is data only.

mentioned alongside RG6 in 3% (61) of relevant job posts

Cat6

Cat6 is an enhanced version of twisted pair cable, used for Ethernet networking and digital signal, improving upon the bandwidth and performance of CAT5e. It competes with RG6 in applications requiring digital data transmission instead of analog transmission. RG6 and CAT6 address different needs.

mentioned alongside RG6 in 1% (78) of relevant job posts