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There are lots of "cables" in a radio of many different types, so I am not completely certain what you are referring to.
However I will assume you might be asking about what is called "coaxial cable" (shown in the photo). This is composed of two conductors:
  1. center wire conductor or signal
  2. outer braided sleeve conductor or shield
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