I've been looking for a good RG174 - with BRAIDED shield layer with fairly dense (80+?) coverage. In other words, nothing special.
I've ordered two RG174 on Ebay. What's pictured here is what I received both times. Please notice, the shield is not braided and coverage is like 50%. Another commonality is outer jacket is shiny and realy really STIFF. In comparison, Belden makes one that's tinned, braided, and nice and flexible.
What I have here won't be good on RF other than, maybe, for HF use. I'm going to toss it in garbage if seller doesn't want to take it back. I'm SO disappointed!
I posted here on TEST EQUIPMENT forum to get a widest possible audience. If that's not appropriate, please move it or delete it. (Hi, Mod!)