connectors

  1. F

    Center conductor question

    Hi forum members, I have a question regarding the center conductor of any RF cable. I understand that most hardline cables are copper coated to save on cost and high frequency tends to ride on the surface of the conductor (skin effect) But what happens If the center conductor is slightly...
  2. PrivatelyJeff

    Recommendation on crimper and connectors

    Can anyone recommend a good basic crimper and connectors for home use (preferably from antenna farm as I’m going to put a large order in there soon). I need to do a couple PL259, N and BNC using RG58 cable (all the runs are for scanners with good reception and short runs of about 10-15 feet...
  3. gcopter1

    Need help with splitter setup

    I am building my listening post and need help with the setup. I plan to use a splitter to feed 3 scanners. I've seen somewhere a link for a seller, where the cable used to connect from the splitter to the scanners, is one of relative short length. Does someone here knows where I can get these...
  4. BakeryBoy

    Realistic Pro-2021 Antenna connector

    Just bought a used Pro-2021 and I am having trouble finding a connector to fit into the base antenna slot on the rear. I have an antenna lead with a BNC connector, I'm just not sure what connector goes in the scanner. I tried a BNC to RCA, but that one is too short. Anyone know?
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