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Appendix A
Table 12 below lists common NVP values and NVP ranges by cable type to
assist you with testing.
Note:
Romex brand of Type NM cables is a registered Trademark of
Southwire Company
Table 12.
NVP Values by Cable Type
Cable Type
NVP
Range
Coaxial Cables
RG58
65.4
64.5 - 66.4
RG59
83.9
83.0 - 85.0
RG6U
84.6
83.5 - 85.5
RG6 Quad Shield
84.9
84.0 - 86.0
Phone Cables
CAT3 4 Pair
67.3
65.5 - 68.0
CAT3 3 Pair CMX
67.5
66.5 - 68.1
24/25 Pair CAT3
64
63.0 - 65.0
Data Cables
CAT5e
(Orange/Orange White)
65.9
65.0 - 67.0
CAT5E STP
65.2
64.2 - 66.2
CAT5E FTP
73.1
72.1 - 74.1
24/25 Pair CAT5e
71
70.0 - 72.0
CAT6
68.8
67.5 - 69.5
