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What is the difference between so 239 and PL 259?
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 is a UHF female connector?
Pasternack UHF female connectors are built to precise RF and microwave industry specifications. Pasternack UHF female connectors are built with 50 Ohm impedance. UHF female connectors are available in 4 hole flange, bulkhead, 4 hole panel or mountless options.
What type of connectors do CB radios use?
All CB coax will have a PL-259 connection on at least one end, as this is the standard type of connection that plugs into the back of all CB radios. Depending on the coax purchased, the other end of the coax could be another PL-259 style end – or alternatively a ring-style or even lug-style connection.
What is an NMO connector?
A popular type of antenna mount is called an “NMO” which stands for new Motorola. NMO mounts are devised to have a standard threaded connector where you screw on the antenna of choice to the mount of choice. The NMO mount itself connects to the antenna and provides the antenna cable as well.
Is the PL-259 a UHF connector?
Ah the PL-259 (and its sister SO-239) connector. No one connector has engendered more commentary on performance issues than these. Humorously these connectors also have the name of ‘UHF’ Connector as if to suggest they perform well at 300+ MHz. Once upon a time, when the PL259 was born, 30 MHz was UHF.
Are solder type PL-259 connectors any good?
As far as solder-type PL-259 connectors go, these are great connectors. I just have a hard time installing them on my RG-413/U coax without damaging the insulation for the center conductor. That is not a problem with these connectors, just this type connector.
What is the difference between a PL-259 and a SO-239?
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 is the difference between PL-259 and Amphenol plugs?
Constructed of heavy duty brass, nickel and silver to increase signal quality and reduce the likelihood of failure due to a poor connection. Unlike the lower cost PL-259 connectors on the market, these Amphenol plugs have a durable PTFE center dielectric that is less susceptible to heat damage when soldering.