What connects to so-239 connector?
Typically, the SO-239 (UHF Female/UHF Jack) is installed ON THE RADIO, and the PL-259 (UHF Male/UHF Plug) is installed ON THE CABLE. The two “mate” and are collectively known as a UHF Connection.
What does a PL259 connect to?
It is a widely used standard connector for HF transmission lines on full-sized radio equipment, with BNC connectors predominating for smaller, hand-held equipment. PL-259 (male) plug. Outside diameter is about 18 mm.
How do you identify coaxial connectors?
- A standard polarity jack (female) has a socket, whereas a reverse polarity jack (female) has a pin.
- A standard polarity plug (male) has a pin, whereas a reverse polarity plug (male) has a socket.
How do you put on a PL-259 connector?
Once all four holes of the PL-259 are filled with solder let the connector cool down. When the connector is cool take the sleeve (which should have been put on the cable before the PL-259 was screwed on the cable) and slide it up the cable onto the connector and screw it up into place.
What cable does UHF use?
AMPHENOL RF CONNECTOR, UHF, PLUG, 50 OHM, CABLE
| Connector Type | UHF Coaxial |
|---|---|
| Coaxial Cable Types | Belden 8214, 9913, 9914, LMR-400 |
| Contact Material | Brass |
| Contact Plating | Gold Plated Contacts |
| Frequency Max | 0.3GHz |
Are all coaxial connectors the same?
Not every connector can be used with every type of coax cable, but all types of coax cables do support multiple types of connectors. Every connector comes in two versions, male and female. A male connector will have a pin in the center while a female connector has a hole.
What is the difference between RG58 and RG8X?
RG8. RG8 is a thicker 50 ohm cable, at 12 AWG, that can provide a stronger signal than RG58. It is mainly used for amateur radio. There is also a version called RG8X, which is thinner at 16 AWG but provides similar signal quality.
How do you tell which coaxial cable is which?
Coaxial cables commonly use the designation “RG,” which stands for “Radio Guide” and is followed by numbers to form a code that identifies the cable type. Once you find the designation code, you’ve identified the type of coaxial cable!