Source for SMA Male Connectors for RG6 Coax

[SoCalSteve72]

Hello,

Long story short, had RV dealer install my cable for a Drive Reach Cell Booster and unsure how one connector was damaged.

Rather than undo all the sealant and drop a new cable myself, I want to replace a SMA Male Connector.

This is the Wilson cable that comes with the cell booster:

Wilson 25' Black RG-6 Cable with SMA-Male - 950625

Optimize your setup with this RG-6 black coax cable, featuring SMA-Male connectors, free shipping, and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

www.wilsonamplifiers.com

• RG-6 low-loss coaxial, 25ft black cable
• SMA Male to SMA Male connectors

Never dealt with SMA connectors, do I need a certain one? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[jeepsandradios]

Amazon sells one.

https://www.amazon.com/Crimp-Connector-Adapter-plated-Copper/dp/B00WQ4P5R6

Personally I'd put a F conenctor on the RG6 then use an adpater to the device with the SMA. Easier and more common to find if needed again. You could even just get a short jumper of smaller cable if needed.

 

[buddrousa]

What you have is coax with a quick connect end on it from the factory so you can go to most Radio Shops and get the correct end you need to complete your antenna setup.

 

[jeepsandradios]

What you have is coax with a quick connect end on it from the factory so you can go to most Radio Shops and get the correct end you need to complete your antenna setup.

Uh...No he has SMA on both ends. did you not even look at the pictures. I have the same cable in my Office at home for cell bought from Wilson direct. Its SMA to SMA. But the picture actually looks like a RP SMA and not standard. Mine is standard but is an older Wilson amp.

 

[buddrousa]

Yes I see now all I have ever used is crimp style from RF Industries.

 

[SoCalSteve72]

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately Wilson doesn’t just sell the SMA connector. I think first I will try a radio/cb shop first, then look at the F connector with a SMA adapter.

Thanks for the help all.

 

[Ubbe]

Absolutely put a standard F connector on it and use a pigtail to SMA.

https://www.amazon.com/DHT-Electronics-coaxial-assembly-female/dp/B00CQ35NOW/

/Ubbe

 

[SoCalSteve72]

I read the SMA connector is 50 Ohm vs F connector is 75 Ohm. After talking with WeBoost/Wilson, the SMA connector and RG6 coax is matched the the Drive Reach cell booster.

I guess my question is will using a F connector cause any issues or degrade the signal? This cable runs from the outside antenna to the cell booster.

Thanks

 

[prcguy]

I read the SMA connector is 50 Ohm vs F connector is 75 Ohm. After talking with WeBoost/Wilson, the SMA connector and RG6 coax is matched the the Drive Reach cell booster.

I guess my question is will using a F connector cause any issues or degrade the signal? This cable runs from the outside antenna to the cell booster.

Thanks

A compression F connector and adapter should be fine compared to an SMA right on the cable. Any loss would be tiny like less than .1dB @ 1GHz.

 

[SoCalSteve72]

Thanks for that info, appreciated!