I needed a cable to connect my Baofeng UV-82 to a better (homemade) antenna, and this was the adapter.
It worked just fine. It was better than the antenna that I built.
I actually had to buy two of these before I figured out the right one. I first bought the one with the wrong male/female connectors (here come the jokes!!), but they're cheap, so it wasn't the end of the world.
Overall, it does what it should, so there's no reason to buy a more expensive one or even look elsewhere.
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This Item  RF coaxial cable SMA female to UHF SO239 PL259 female RG58 20 inches | Made in the U.S.A. by MPD Digital (TM) |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $20.65 | $10.99 | $37.47 | $16.77 | $8.59 | $13.29 |
| Delivery | Get it May 17 - 20 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it May 17 - 20 | Get it May 17 - 20 | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 |
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| Sold By | Konnect RF | Bingfu | Konnect RF | Konnect RF | shenzhenshiduokangjinmaoyiyouxiangongsi | wlaniot |
| cable type | Coaxial | USB | Coaxial | Coaxial | Coaxial | Coaxial, USB |
| connector type | Coaxial | Coaxial | Coaxial | So-239 to Bnc | RF Connector | USB Type A |
| connector gender | Female-to-Female | Male-to-Female | Male, Female | Male, Female | Male-to-Female | Female-to-Female |
| cable length | 1.6 feet feet | 1 feet feet | — | — | 6 inches | 3 feet feet |
| data transfer rate | 5 gigabits per second | — | 3.6 gigabits per second | 18 gigabits per second | — | — |
| specification met | — | — | Nom. | Nom. | RoHS | — |
From the manufacturer
MPD Digital Coaxial Cable Specifications
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RG-58This highly flexible .2 inch coax is fully compliant to US Military Specification transmission and construction specifications. RG-58 is better for short jumpers and work in the HF Bands. For UHF, VHF and CB Radio RG-8x and RG-213 supports better signal retention. Our coax cables are US-made products of high precision quality control and mission critical attention to detail. If you're looking for high quality MIL-SPEC compliant products, buy 50 ohm RG-58 Antenna coax and Jumpers today and see the difference. |
RG-8xThe Best all around HF/UHF Cable, our RG8x is actually more flexible than RG-58. MPD Digital uses Mini-8 with a foam Dielectric that has better Signal Retention and better throughput. This highly flexible 1/4 inch coax is fully compliant to US Mil Spec transmission and construction specifications. When it comes to Ham, CB & Wireless Internet transmission quality and peace of mind, nothing beats MIL-SPEC. RG8x coax cables are US-made products of high precision quality control and mission critical attention to detail. |
RG-213Made with pride in the USA, this cable is made only from quality components to ensure the optimal signal for your RX / DX needs for Ham / CB radio. If Power handling, signal strength,and propagation are your concerns, this coax cable more than meets all your requirements. This highly flexible .405 inch coax is US made to specifications and is fully compliant to US Mil Spec JAN-C-17 / MIL- C-17 transmission and construction specifications. |
Ham - Cellular - CD - EMC - Sat Phone - MPD Digital helps Maximize your Signal!
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When you Just Need it to WorkCoax is deceptively simple! In reality the tolerances and purity of the Conductor, Dielectric, and Shield are critical in making a cable last. MPD Digital cables are Warrantied for 10 years for simple reason. They Work and Last! Indoor, Outdoor, and Specialty Applications are all supported. We can work to spec drawings and requirements. |
When Communication is CriticalThe right cable and manufacturing techniques are Critical when you expect a communications cable to function at 100% of it's Rated Capacity. MPD Digital Cables are the choice for critical communications. Current customers include the US Coast Guard, NOAA, NASA, Police and Fire Departments and the US Army and Marine Corps. |
When you Need to Make ContactWhether you are operating at high power for DX or enjoy the challenge of QRP operation, MPD Digital manufactures a cable assembly to meet your needs. We have cable assemblies and jumpers that will assure the lowest signal loss at 5 Watts and others that will support power levels up to 15 Kw. |
When you need to Comunicate from Off-GridCable assemblies designed for Maximum Signal, Direct Exposure and Portability are a specialty. Cables are built Tough to handle abrasion and the strain of frequent movement. MPD Digital manufactures cables for Outdoor, Marine, and portable use. Jumpers and Antenna cables are available for All types of remote communication needs. |
U.S.A. Made
Our MIL-C-17 RG- cables are made from United States Department of Defense standards coaxial cable that is made in the USA. This cable meets all MIL-SPEC MIL-C-17/JAN-C-17A requirements and both cable and connectors meet Buy USA standards.
Isn't All Coax the Same?
Not any more! First used for WWII, the RG set of coax cable specifications was taken from the old Radio Guide. The coaxial cable type designations established by the old RG criteria have long been replaced in Military use with newer specifications for design and construction.
As per MIL-SPEC standards
Where once the old 'RG' coaxial cable designation meant something. Today it has devolved into an accepted way to name coax cables to indicate their size and resistance. No Standards are defined for power capacity, transmission loss, and purity of content. One Brand can vary immensely from another.
With RG cable there is only one standard left. The current military standard is MIL-SPEC MIL-C-17/JAN-C-17A. Numbers, such as 'M17/75-RG214,' are given for military cables and carry over to civilian applications. The MIL-SPEC standards define exact construction parameters, precious metal standards, and minimum quality requirements.
Do I Really Need the Best?
If you are using your cable where you will never exceed 80% of the manufacturers non-certified rating, feel comfortable without UL Approval, and don't want a warranty, then any coax will work for you.
All RG Coaxial Cable we sell meets US Military specifications, is UL Listed, is ether Pure Copper or Silver, and can be used at 100% of Rated Capacity.
The MPD Digital Brand - Albany GA
A small business supplying RF communications solutions to Commercial and Government customers. Kimberly Distribution dba MPD Digital also manufactures thousands of cable assemblies for Amazon each month. We stand behind each cable or antennas quality and conditionally warranty each cable for 10 years and UV exposure for 20 years. Since we built it, if you break it, we can fix it! For Technical Support and Custom Cables for Amazon listings available please call the customer service.
For Federal purchasing credit MPD Digital is Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, Small Business and operates in the Albany Hub Zone. MPD Digital cable assemblies meet all requirements of the Buy USA Act.
When Not to Use US Made MIL-SPEC Cables made by MPD Digital
Sometimes you really Need our Times LMR Cable Assemblies
For Wireless, WiFi, and Microwave Services
Using a RG-58 jumper for a 5 GHz WiFi Antenna will reduce your signal by around 1 DB per Foot. RG-8x is a bit better and RG-213 is specified for some very short runs by a few manufacturers but Times Microwave LMR cables were designed for high frequency communication and will work best.
For GPS, Cellular or SatPhone Services
RG cable was designed for use at UHF and lower frequencies. Using an RG- jumper of any type on a Satellite Phone or GPS Antenna is like mounting bicycle tires on a sports car. RG cables fair little better for Cell Antennas. Cellular phones lowest broadcast signal is twice as high as RG coax is rated and ranges up to 4 times the specified frequency ratings.
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Much tougher than Radio Shack RG-316
After having this for several years now I can tell you that they last WAY longer than the Radio Shack versions I purchased around the same time (in 2013). These have a much thicker coax cable, actually RG-58 rather than the RG-316 used by more "mass produced" units. If you are using these to pair with a Chinese radio like a Baofeng (as I am) you cannot afford any extra loss as the receiver is already much worse than name brand radios. Tonight I was examining a couple of different units that I own and have been using since 2013 and I was "inspired" enough by the difference to come back and write this review. If you see my photo you will see the difference in size and the outer insulation on the other brand is broken at the SO-239 end.
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After having this for several years now I can tell you that they last WAY longer than the Radio Shack versions I purchased around the same time (in 2013). These have a much thicker coax cable, actually RG-58 rather than the RG-316 used by more "mass produced" units. If you are using these to pair with a Chinese radio like a Baofeng (as I am) you cannot afford any extra loss as the receiver is already much worse than name brand radios. Tonight I was examining a couple of different units that I own and have been using since 2013 and I was "inspired" enough by the difference to come back and write this review. If you see my photo you will see the difference in size and the outer insulation on the other brand is broken at the SO-239 end.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
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