AERIAL CABLE

An aerial cable includes a transmission portion and a supporting portion. The transmission portion includes a core comprising at least one transmission medium enclosed in a relatively flexible dielectric wrapping material. The wrapping material is enclosed by two metallic shields between which is interposed a layer of a waterblocking material. An outer one of the shields is formed with overlapping longitudinal edge portions at least one of which is turned inwardly toward the core. A cavity between those edge portions is provided with a waterblocking material which inhibits the longitudinal flow of water. The supporting portion includes a longitudinally extending strand material capable of supporting a length of the cable which is supported by poles, for example, at ends of the length. A plastic jacket encloses the supporting portion and the transmission portion. A portion of the jacket which encloses the supporting portion is connected by a relatively thick web to a portion which encloses the transmission portion.