Mercury Eco RG6 Air Spaced PE Coaxial Cable with CCA Braid - Brown (100m)

The Mercury Eco RG6 is a 75 Ohm coaxial cable built around a solid copper-clad steel (CCS) conductor, air-spaced polyethylene dielectric, aluminium/PET foil screen and copper-clad aluminium (CCA) braid. The brown PVC outer sheath runs 100m on a reel, giving a 4.2kg total weight suitable for single-person handling during installation.

Designed for residential and light commercial CCTV camera runs, satellite dish feeds and terrestrial TV distribution where cost matters more than the lowest possible signal loss, the cable delivers usable performance across the full satellite frequency range (5-2150MHz) with attenuation figures that suit typical domestic cable runs of 10-30m. The air-spaced dielectric reduces capacitance to 54pF/m and gives an 83% velocity factor, which keeps signal propagation delay low enough for most CCTV timing requirements.

The CCA braid and CCS conductor reduce material cost compared to pure copper equivalents, making this cable a practical choice for larger installations where dozens of camera positions need individual cable runs back to a central recorder. The 6.6mm outer diameter fits standard RG6 compression connectors and the brown sheath allows the cable to blend into timber fascias, brown uPVC trunking and garden structures without standing out visually.

The aluminium/PET foil screen sits between the dielectric and the braid, providing additional shielding against RF interference in urban areas where Wi-Fi, mobile signals and AM/FM broadcast can introduce noise into video feeds. The 1mm conductor diameter and 0.79mm² cross-sectional area support DC power injection for cameras up to approximately 15-20m from the DVR, though resistance is higher than pure copper equivalents so longer runs may need separate power feeds.

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

CCS (copper-clad steel) has a steel core with a thin copper coating. It costs less than solid copper and provides similar RF performance, but has higher DC resistance. For CCTV camera runs carrying DC power, pure copper cable supports longer distances before voltage drop becomes a problem. For signal-only use (satellite, TV distribution) the difference is negligible at typical domestic run lengths.

Can this cable be used outdoors?

The PVC sheath provides basic weather resistance for outdoor runs in trunking, conduit or clipped to fascias. For direct burial or long-term UV exposure, gel-filled or PE-sheathed cable designed for external use is recommended. The brown colour blends well with timber and brown uPVC outdoor installations.

What connectors does it take?

The 6.6mm outer diameter accepts standard RG6 compression F-connectors. Compression fittings provide better weatherproofing and lower return loss than twist-on or crimp connectors. Ensure the connector is rated for the specific dielectric type — some RG6 connectors assume solid PE and may not grip correctly on air-spaced dielectric.

How much signal loss should I expect on a typical camera run?

A 20m run at 860MHz (upper end of analogue CCTV) shows approximately 4dB loss. For HD-over-coax systems running at higher frequencies (1750-2150MHz for 4K transmission), a 20m run introduces approximately 6-7dB loss, which is acceptable for most camera-to-DVR distances in residential and small commercial sites.