This part of IEC 61196 covers the requirements for flexible and semi-flexible radiating coaxial communication cables. It specifies preferred ratings and characteristics for radiating cables and enables selection of the appropriate tests and performance levels from the generic specification for inclusion in the detail specification. NOTE The coupling intensity between cable and mobile equipment depends on – construction of the cable; – orientation of antenna; – distance of the mobile antenna from the cable; – type of antenna; – nature of ambient atmosphere; – operating frequency range; – manner of installation of the cable; – shape, material and size of surrounding buildings.