RG59 and RG6 cable are both types of coaxial cable used for a variety of video transmission related applications. Both offer certain advantages and disadvantages and are commonly found in applications ranging from home cable TV to video control rooms and satellite connections. Choosing between the two is determined by how—and for what purpose—it will be used. However, on the inside, there are differences. RG6 cable is made with an aluminum braid while RG59 uses copper braiding. Shielding on RG6 cable is made of aluminum. In rare cases, RG59 cable will come with aluminum shielding instead of copper shielding. Writer Bio
