Questions tagged [connectors]
Questions about RF connectors, including the properties of specific types and how to use them.
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Why do so many HF transceivers use a UHF connector?
Just looking around at various rigs online for a fiend. Lots of them look really attractive TS-480, K2, K3, FT-450D, FT-950, IC-78, FT-897 to name just a few...
These rigs are mostly HF, albeit some ...
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Pros/cons of the PL259/SO239 connector (M type)?
What are the pros/cons of the PL259/SO239 connector (M type), and why is it used preferentially on civilian rigs vs military?
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Power limit of 50 ohm BNC connector?
Is there a limit to the power a 50 ohm BNC connector can handle?
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When should an adapter be used to marry a coax to a connector?
A quick follow-up to What should I consider when choosing a coaxial cable?
Most commercial rigs come with a PL259/SO239 connector for use with something like the RG8/RG11. In the event the diameter ...
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