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BNC |
"Bayonet Neill-Concelman" connector. |
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Built-in ferrite rod |
Ferrite rods are often used for AM broadcast reception. They offer fair signal quality with compact antennas. |
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Built-in telescopic |
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Built-in whip |
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Burndept |
Burndept connector. Used on some Racal radios. |
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Clamps/screws |
Either clamps or screws, typically used for connecting wire antennas. Also see Hi-Z. |
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F-type |
TV and satellite cable connector. |
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Hi-Z |
High impedance, often meaning a long wire antenna connected via clamps or screwes. |
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KOK1 |
Often found on car radios. Not suitable for anything but strong broadcast signals. |
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N-type |
Threaded RF-connector suitable for up to 18GHz. |
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NMO |
New Motorola mount, for removable mobile antennas. Large threaded base for durability in wind. |
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Proprietary |
Unspecified proprietary connector. |
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Proprietary (military) |
Unspecified military connector. |
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RCA |
Often used for audio connections. Not very suitable for any HF/VHF signal. |
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SMA |
SubMiniature version A connector. |
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SMB |
SubMiniature version B connector. |
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SMC |
SubMiniature version C connector |
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SO-239 |
UHF connector. Also referred to as an M-type connector by Japanese manufacturers such as Kenwood. |
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TNC |
"Threaded Neill-Concelman" connector (threaded BNC). |
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TV aerial plug |
Also known as Belling-Lee connector, IEC 169-2 connector or PAL connector. Widely used for TV and FM radio in Europe. Not very suitable for VHF/UHF. |
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