IEC 61196-4-1:2016 is a blank detail specification which applies to radiating coaxial communication cables. These cables are intended for use in wireless communication system, such as tunnels, railways, highways, subways, elevators and other installations in which conventional radio transmission is not satisfactory or even impossible. It determines the layout and style for detail specification. Detail specifications, based on the blank detail specification, may be prepared by a national organization a manufacturer, or a user.

This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61196-1:2005 and IEC 61196-4:2015.