I have a SW antenna that has a 1/8" mini-plug. Is there a adadpter to convert it to BNC?
M markchen Member Joined May 31, 2011 Messages 18 Location Victorville, CA Jan 18, 2012 #1 I have a SW antenna that has a 1/8" mini-plug. Is there a adadpter to convert it to BNC?
K ka3jjz Wiki Admin Emeritus Joined Jul 22, 2002 Messages 25,395 Location Bowie, Md. Jan 18, 2012 #2 What is the antenna and to what radio are you trying to match it? Sounds like one of those widebanded handhelds.... Mike
What is the antenna and to what radio are you trying to match it? Sounds like one of those widebanded handhelds.... Mike
k9rzz Member Joined Dec 12, 2005 Messages 3,162 Location Milwaukee, WI Jan 18, 2012 #3 Female BNC to 1/8 inch male stereo mini-plug adapter? May have to make your own.
RadioDaze Member Joined Oct 5, 2006 Messages 2,034 Location Orange County, California, USA Jan 18, 2012 #4 How about BNC to RCA... BNC Female to RCA Male And then RCA to 3.5mm mini... 3.5mm Mono Male to RCA Female
How about BNC to RCA... BNC Female to RCA Male And then RCA to 3.5mm mini... 3.5mm Mono Male to RCA Female
W8RMH Feed Provider Since 2012 Joined Jan 4, 2009 Messages 8,110 Location Grove City, OH (A Bearcat not a Buckeye) Jan 18, 2012 #5 Is this what you're looking for? Number 4546. BNC Adapters They have a nice selection of adapters and connectors.
Is this what you're looking for? Number 4546. BNC Adapters They have a nice selection of adapters and connectors.
M markchen Member Joined May 31, 2011 Messages 18 Location Victorville, CA Jan 18, 2012 #6 The shortwave antenna I have has a male end and I need to get it connected to BNC found on scanners and wide band receivers.
The shortwave antenna I have has a male end and I need to get it connected to BNC found on scanners and wide band receivers.
RadioDaze Member Joined Oct 5, 2006 Messages 2,034 Location Orange County, California, USA Jan 18, 2012 #7 markchen said: The shortwave antenna I have has a male end and I need to get it connected to BNC found on scanners and wide band receivers. Click to expand... That's a male 1/8" (3.5mm) mini-plug on the antenna? Then use this one: Amazon.com: 3.5mm Mono Female / RCA Male Adaptor: Electronics Along with #5087 from the page W8RMH linked to. Ideally, you would try to get everything from one source to save on shipping costs.
markchen said: The shortwave antenna I have has a male end and I need to get it connected to BNC found on scanners and wide band receivers. Click to expand... That's a male 1/8" (3.5mm) mini-plug on the antenna? Then use this one: Amazon.com: 3.5mm Mono Female / RCA Male Adaptor: Electronics Along with #5087 from the page W8RMH linked to. Ideally, you would try to get everything from one source to save on shipping costs.
M markchen Member Joined May 31, 2011 Messages 18 Location Victorville, CA Jan 18, 2012 #8 Cool, this is exactly what I am looking for. Thank you all for all your help.