Can the same type of coax cable be used for both CATV and CCTV?

Coaxial cable can indeed be used for both CATV (Cable Television) and CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) applications, but it is important to note that not all coax cables are suitable for both purposes due to differences in performance characteristics, frequency range, and application requirements.

In CATV applications, the coax is typically designed for wider frequency ranges to accommodate various channels and signals, including high-frequency signals used for video and data transmission. On the other hand, CCTV systems may utilize coax cable that is optimized for video transmission at specific frequencies designed to support surveillance camera signals.

Thus, while it might seem that a universal coax cable could suffice, the performance requirements and signal integrity needed for CATV and CCTV differ. Using a cable not intended for both uses may lead to issues like signal loss, interference, or degraded video quality. Therefore, it’s accurate to state that the same type of coax cable should not be universally applied to both CATV and CCTV systems without consideration of their distinct specifications and capabilities.