What AWG is RG-58?

Coaxial Cable, RG58, 19 AWG, 50 ohm, 500 ft, 152.4 m.

What is PL259?

The PL-259 is also known as a UHF connector with the common male/female variants. The male UHF PL259 is the most common connector used to interconnect equipment and antennas in ham shacks.

How many watts can RG-58 handle?

RG-58 weighs around 0.025 lb/ft (37 g/m), exhibits approximately 25 pF/ft (82 pF/m) capacitance and can tolerate a maximum of 300 V potential (1800 W).

What is the difference between RG-58 and RG-6?

RG-58 is 50 ohms, RG-59 and RG-6 are 75 ohms. CATV and video applications conventionally use 75 ohm. Ham and other radio applications usually use 50 ohms. You can use 75 ohm cable with radio equipment.

Is PL259 the same as UHF?

UHF-Male (or UHF Plug) is THE SAME as PL-259.

Is PL259 the same as N type?

PL-259/SO-239 connector (so-called “UHF connector”) isn’t great for UHF frequencies, but is very common. N type connector is water-proof; and the. BNC connector is quick to connect and disconnect.