RF Connectors and what they're for: AD#35

Miles, KD2LDV, sent me a question about RF connectors. He wanted help sorting out the alphabet soup. This video, part of the Ask Dave series, examines the most common RF connectors: PL-259, SO-239, BNC, SMA, and Type N. Thank you for watching my videos! My channel, "Ham Radio Answers," is here to help you become an active, on-the-air amateur radio operator! I am unique in that I provide the only set of YouTube training videos that accompany the ARRL license manuals, section for section. I try hard to answer every Ask Dave question individually if I can.

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The Quicksilver coax installation kit can be found at http://www.qsradio.com/shop-now.html#!/Deluxe-Coax-Crimp-Kit/p/50841245/category=13719028. Note that it doesn't include any connectors--you need to purchase those separately Also, see www.dxengineering.com for their pre-built cables.

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