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RF Cable Loss Calculator

Calculate total insertion loss including attenuation, connectors, and temperature compensation for 17 common coax types.

cable parameters

Industry standard specifications
Frequency impacts attenuation
+0.2% attenuation change per °C deviation

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cable selection

Low Loss (LMR/Hardline)

Best for long feeder runs, macro cells, and high-frequency 5G/WiFi systems.

Standard Coax (RG)

Ideal for short jumpers, consumer applications, and lower frequencies.

key calculation factors
  • Loss increases linearly with length
  • High frequencies suffer higher attenuation
  • Temperature variation affects conductivity

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