Selecting the correct transmission media for CCTV is one of the most vital aspects of designing a quality Surveillance system and yet it is the least understood topic in system design.  You can have the highest quality hardware components in a system but if the video signal is not transmitted by the proper media, your whole system will suffer.   Many of the common video problems with picture quality can be avoided by selecting the proper transmission media and following proper installation techniques and procedures.

Designing a CCTV system takes quality components, engineering, and installation practices. Remember the coax cable specified for a CCTV system is a key component of the system and is critical to the proper operation of the system. Do not install anything less than cable specifications suitable for CCTV. By following the parameters covered in this technical paper, you should have much success with your CCTV cabling.