UHF connector improvements
Cutaway examinations, mathematical calculations, VNA measurements and proposed compensation techniques round out a nice article by W0QE about the UHF connector.
SO-239
UHF BNC N Connector Return Loss Compared
A savvy ham performs testing on the UHF Connector and compares with BNC and N connectors.
Lab Tests: SMA, BNC, TNC and N Connectors
Lab tests show post WW2 connector designs perform exceptionally well up to 500 MHz. The SMA, BNC, TNC and N connectors are great.
PL-259/SO-239 Return Loss and Attenuation Test
We pit the PL-259 (and SO-239) against more recent connectors. This is the list of contenders plus a description of the test setup.
Pretty Lousy? (PL) 259 Connectors
The PL259/SO239 (aka UHF) connectors have harsh critics and religious defenders. Questionable measurement techniques complicate matters. Let’s clear things up.