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From: mep@AQUA.WHOI.EDU (Michael E. Pare)
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Subject: Re:  Thin or Thick
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Date: 13 Oct 89 12:56:53 GMT
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>...difference between RG58 and RG59 thinwire?

RG58 is based on a nominal impedence of 50 ohms and can range from 50 to 53
ohms.  To use it for thinnet applications you need to ensure the type you
buy is rated at 50 ohms.  RG59 is based on a nominal impedence of 75 ohms
and is more often used for CATV (broadband) applications.  The two should
never be mixed.