Matchmaster: Revolutionizing Australia’s Communications with Cutting-Edge Coaxial Cables

Posted on June 3, 2024 By Peter Brown Electronics

With so much of today’s communications networks and infrastructure dominated by wireless and fibre optic connectivity, it’s easy to ignore the role that copper coaxial cables have played in signal transmission systems. Coax-style cables have been used for everything from the transatlantic cables of the 19th century, to the Sony / Phillips Digital Interconnect Format (S/PDIF) digital copper cables used in modern audio and recording studios. That’s because their simple, low-loss design guarantees practically interference-free signal transmission under almost any condition.

Make no mistake: coax’s multi-layer insulation, metallic shielding, and tough outer jacketing are the reasons these cables continue to be installed in residences and businesses. Dollar for dollar, they’re still the most effective communication cabling option available for modern network installations; and it’s no surprise that Matchmaster is the brand that Australia’s top builders and contractors insist on when they’re looking for first-class coax cables and cable accessories.

Matchmaster is Australia’s Unmatched Leader in Coaxial Cable Innovation

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Beginning with their first TV reception system in 1954, Matchmaster has built a reputation for designing, manufacturing, and commissioning some of the most advanced transmission and reception hardware solutions in Australia. It’s their low-resistance copper RF and electrical cables, however, along with their cable accessories, that have earned them the most recognition. They represent the best in pioneering coaxial technology, and they allow users to take advantage of the most modern audio and video systems on the market, without the need for costly cabling alternatives.

Today’s terrestrial transmissions are more integrated than they’ve ever been, and Matchmaster knows that the RF signal and electrical power cables they use have to accommodate more than classic analog CATV (cable television) signalization. That’s why Matchmaster has developed their own proprietary shielded cabling, and cabling accessories specifically to satisfy wide ranges of modern transmission and reception systems, including:

Bandwidth-intensive HFC (Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial) broadband networks that combine fibre optical and coaxial cables;
Master (MATV) and Single Master Antenna Television (SMATV) systems are used to supply, control, and distribute the signalization to multiple devices; and,
Internet Protocol television (IPTV) systems which, instead of traditional terrestrial and cable formats, deliver television over IP.

With the demands on digital transmission and reception services in Australia being driven by everything from the evolution of broadcaster and service provider transmission technologies, to the requirements set out by Australian Standards (AS) for emergency warning and notification systems, Matchmaster has positioned itself perfectly on the cutting edge of RF coax electrical cable design. And you only have to look at their range of basic cable compositions to understand how they’ve taken the lead in coax cable innovation and manufacturing.

Cutting Edge Coax Cables, Products and Engineering Solutions

While all Matchmaster RF power cables offer the practical advantages of low cost and high durability, it’s their 75 Ohm, extra low impedance RG6 cable that’s the hard-working standout on their cable roster. These highly flexible, Australia / New Zealand (AS/NZS) 1367 compliant coax cables are designed specifically for long-distance runs with an absolute minimum of signal loss, and they feature:

A copper-clad, 1.02mm steel core, rated to 3GHz;
Quad ( 2x Al / PET tape foil, 2x Al / Mg wire braiding) shielding that offers >95% core coverage; and,
A flexible, 7.54mm FR (flame retardant) PVC, or standard PVC jacket.

With a choice of 100m or 305m reel or box quantities, and availability in either black or white jacketing, these are the RF power cables Australia trusts for maximum immunity from impedence and interference on all forms of analog or digital transmissions. And the fact that they’re approved for use on Foxtel (F30440) and Optus (4868) cable and satellite networks is an indicator of just how suitable they are when used with any of Matchmaster’s own custom RG6 cable connectors, including:

“F” Type crimp-on, twist-on, or push-on connectors;
PAL male and female compression connectors; and,
IEC male and female, crimp-on or compression connectors.

It’s helpful to remember too that even though Matchmaster sells all of their telecommunications products and cables online, they’re also a full-fledged engineering company that offers their own suite of network consultancy and commissioning solutions. And not surprisingly, it’s their own proprietary engineering that’s behind the success of every project they undertake.

Matchmaster Sets the Standard for Digital TV Products and Training

Make no mistake: Matchmaster’s integration expertise is due in no small part to their expertise in RF electrical power cable and hardware manufacturing. Crucially, they understand that cost is just as important as quality when it comes to proper project engineering and installation, especially where cabling is concerned.

Businesses and builders know that low impedance RG6 coax cable is a logical alternative to high cost / high maintenance fibre optic systems, and this is particularly true when calculating the cost to network multiple transmission and reception devices in locations like:

Hospitals, clinics, and hospice facilities;
Hotels, resorts, and sports complexes; and,
Factories, retail locations, and airports.

Matchmaster even provides its own in-house training program for installing and maintaining its transmission and reception materials that are based on the Australian Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF). They even offer Certificate II and Certificate III training on the core technologies behind digital transmission and reception using terrestrial and satellite networks through digital TV.

The Final Word

At the end of the day, Matchmaster has everything that engineers, contractors, and end users need to get their digital TV communications precisely where they want them. And no matter if it’s in tools and consumables, or training and consulting, they’re committed to exceeding expectations at every level.

It’s Matchmaster’s low-resistance copper RF and electrical cables, however, that are at the centre of all their activities. It’s Australia’s premier coaxial-style cable for digital transmission and reception, and it’s the best option when it’s time to upgrade your communications network.