This part of IEC 61196, which is a blank detail specification, 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.