{"product_id":"listen-technologies-la-113-500-rg-8-50-ohm-low-loss-coaxial-cable-500-ft","title":"Listen Technologies LA-113-500 – RG-8 Low-Loss Coaxial Cable, 500 ft","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Listen Technologies LA-113-500 is a 500 ft spool of RG-8 50 ohm coaxial cable for RF assistive listening antenna runs. In a stationary RF installation the antenna is positioned for coverage rather than convenience, which means a cable run between the transmitter rack and the antenna position. The low-loss RG-8 construction is specified where that run is long enough for signal loss to matter. Supplied on a spool for field termination to the required length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntenna placement determines RF coverage far more than transmitter power does, so the antenna goes where the coverage is needed and the cable follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/model__la_113_lg.jpg?v=1787627420\" alt=\"Listen Technologies LA-113-500 rg-8 low-loss coaxial cable, 500 ft\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCable loss accumulates over distance and rises with frequency. RG-8 has lower loss per foot than RG-58, which is why it is specified for longer runs. On a short run the difference is immaterial and RG-58 is the economical choice; on a long run to a remote antenna position, RG-8 preserves signal that RG-58 would lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied on a spool for field termination. Terminate with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/listen-technologies-la-128-rg-8-bnc-connector\"\u003eRG-8 BNC connectors\u003c\/a\u003e, and use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/listen-technologies-la-115-bnc-coupler\"\u003eBNC coupler\u003c\/a\u003e where two runs have to be joined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere several transmitters share a single antenna, specify a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/listen-technologies-la-81-4-way-rf-antenna-combiner\"\u003e4-way\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/listen-technologies-la-82-6-way-rf-antenna-combiner\"\u003e6-way RF antenna combiner\u003c\/a\u003e rather than running parallel antennas, which will interfere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRG-8 50 ohm construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — Matches the impedance of Listen RF transmitters and antennas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-loss cable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Preserves signal over long antenna runs where RG-58 loss would become significant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied on a spool\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cut and terminated on site to the exact run length required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBNC connector family\u003c\/strong\u003e — Uses the same connector standard as Listen stationary RF transmitters and antennas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial meeting space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:430px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eListen Technologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLA-113-500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCable Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRG-8 50 ohm coaxial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eImpedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e50 ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e500 ft spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLoss Characteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLow loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRF assistive listening antenna run\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications sourced from the Listen Technologies product listing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I choose between RG-58 and RG-8?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBy run length. RG-8 has lower loss per foot and is specified for long runs to a remote antenna. RG-58 is the economical choice where the run is short enough that accumulated loss is not the limiting factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I use preassembled or spool cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPreassembled removes field termination and the risk of a poorly made connector degrading the antenna path. Spool cable suits runs where the exact length is not known until first fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan two runs be joined?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, with a BNC coupler. Keep the number of joints to a minimum, since each is a potential point of loss and a future service item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat connectors are required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBNC connectors matched to the cable type — RG-8 in this case. Preassembled cables arrive terminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan several transmitters share one antenna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, through an RF combiner. Running parallel antennas instead will cause interference between transmitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should the antenna be positioned?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbove and central to the seating area where the structure allows. Coverage depends far more on antenna placement than on transmitter power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty and support apply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nContact Creation Networks for supply terms and RF design support on antenna cable schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Listen Technologies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48228836180204,"sku":"LA-113-500","price":5355.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/model__la_113_lg.jpg?v=1787627420","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/listen-technologies-la-113-500-rg-8-50-ohm-low-loss-coaxial-cable-500-ft","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}