JEFA Tech Blog — connectors

Question from John: I have a base scanner Uniden SDS200 that I am looking at doing about 75' run to an OmniX base antenna to pick up mainly 800 Mhz frequencies. What cable would you recommend? What ends would I need for the cable? Answer: Hi John, For connectors, the SDS200 has a BNC Female antenna connector.  The OmniX base antenna has an N Female connector.  So your cable will need to be BNC Male to N Male. I have two cable recommendations, LL240FLEX and LL400. The LL240FLEX is a 0.240" diameter cable and has a stranded center conductor which...

STANDARD TRADITIONAL PL-259 CONNECTORS: Yes! PL-259 connectors fit our LL400, LL400-FLEX, and RG-213 cable No special adapters or tools are required other than a soldering iron. For LL195 or RG-58 type cable, you will need this reducer for a proper fit:https://www.jefatech.com/product/CPL259-58-REDUCER For LL240FLEX or RG-8X type cable you will need this reducer for a proper fit:https://www.jefatech.com/product/CPL259-8X-REDUCER SOLDER / CRIMP “HYBRID” PL-259 CONNECTORS: UHF Male crimp type PL-259’s, also known as a hybrid connectors, are superior to traditional PL-259 connectors.  The center pin is soldered and the outer braid is crimped between the ferrule and body of the connector providing a much more...