Mercury Eco RG6 Air Spaced PE Coaxial Cable CCA Braid White - 100m

The Mercury Eco RG6 is a 75 Ohm coaxial cable built around a solid copper-clad steel (CCS) conductor with an air-spaced polyethylene dielectric, aluminium/PET foil screen, and a copper-clad aluminium (CCA) braid under a white PVC outer sheath. The 100m reel supplies enough cable for typical residential or small commercial TV, satellite and CCTV installations where cost-effective cabling is needed without compromising signal integrity over moderate run lengths.

Designed for fixed indoor and outdoor installations (subject to conduit or trunking protection where exposed to UV), the air-spaced dielectric reduces capacitance to 54pF/m and provides an 83% velocity factor, which improves signal propagation compared to solid dielectric designs. The 1mm solid CCS conductor gives better rigidity for pulling through walls and conduit than stranded alternatives, while the dual-screen construction (aluminium foil plus CCA braid) provides adequate shielding against electromagnetic interference from mains wiring, fluorescent lights and RF noise sources in domestic and light commercial environments.

The white PVC sheath blends with painted plaster, skirting boards and ceiling cornices in residential installations, making the cable less obtrusive when surface-mounted or run along edges. The 6.6mm overall diameter allows the cable to fit standard RG6 compression and crimp connectors (sold separately), and the CCA braid material keeps the 100m reel weight to 4.2kg, making it easier to handle on ladders and in loft spaces than solid copper-braid equivalents. Attenuation is rated at 6.9dB per 100m at 100MHz and 22.5dB per 100m at 1000MHz, which suits most domestic satellite dish and terrestrial aerial installations within typical UK home run lengths of 15-30m.

What's the difference between CCS conductor and solid copper?

CCS (copper-clad steel) has a steel core with a thin copper coating, which makes it stiffer and cheaper than solid copper while still conducting the RF signal through the copper layer. For TV and satellite installations the performance difference is negligible over typical domestic run lengths, but solid copper cable is preferred for very long runs or commercial installations requiring lower attenuation.

What connectors does this cable take?

The 6.6mm outer diameter fits standard RG6 compression and crimp F-connectors. Compression connectors generally provide a more reliable long-term connection and are recommended for outdoor or loft installations where the cable may be subject to temperature variation.

Can this cable be used outdoors?

Yes, provided it is installed in conduit, trunking or clipped to a wall under an overhang. The white PVC sheath is not UV-stabilised for prolonged direct sunlight exposure, so unprotected outdoor runs will degrade over time. For fully exposed outdoor runs, consider a UV-rated variant or protect the cable with conduit.

How much attenuation is acceptable for a satellite dish installation?

Most UK domestic satellite installations use 15-30m of cable from the dish to the receiver. At these lengths, the attenuation of this RG6 cable (6.9dB per 100m at 100MHz) results in a total signal loss of 1-2dB, which is well within acceptable limits for Freesat and Sky reception. Runs over 50m may benefit from a low-loss cable or an inline amplifier.