BCD396XT/BCD996XT: Antenna connecter

[robman50]

What does the antenna of this unit look like? Can I connect an RG-6/59 coax to it or will I need a special adapter? I don't even know if it is an BNC male or female port or if a coax can connect to it.

 

[Ronaldski]

Standard BNC female (on the radio)
Check the specs at BCD996XT - The RadioReference Wiki

Back picture,

 

[robman50]

Would this work?
SMA Female to BNC Female

 

[n3ouc]

You will need a BNC male connector. Very common connector on most scanning antenna's.

 

[Ronaldski]

Don't go with rg59, its good at lower frequencies, RG6 is better at the higher frequencies. Also less signal loss for RG 6. See http://sewelldirect.com/articles/rg59-or-rg6.aspx

EDIT:
For my 996T same connector, no adapter on my RG 6.

 

[robman50]

Oh I have lots of RG-6. I'm not to sure about that picture. What is that from?

 

[Ronaldski]

Here is another together.

This is one that is completed, its comes out being huge if posted here-
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/BNC_connector_20050720_001.jpg

Im just doing a search and then select Images when it completes the search.
This bnc connector - Bing Images

 

[ofd8001]

These connectors are readily available at Radio Shack or on-line.

Whenever I get new connectors, I get two or three. I usually "mess up" the first one of two when making up the connection, so a spare or two is good to have. Also I leave a little extra slack in the cable for re-connecting purposes should the need arise.

 

[wtp]

also

if you have to bend the cable at the radio, just get a 90 degree adapter.

 

[iMONITOR]

What does the antenna of this unit look like? Can I connect an RG-6/59 coax to it or will I need a special adapter? I don't even know if it is an BNC male or female port or if a coax can connect to it.

If your RG-6 already has the common Type F connector on it, then you could use a BNC Male-to-F Female adapter.

 

[robman50]

I've been looking at getting this one. Nexxtech Gold-Plated Female F to Male BNC Adapter | Connectors - BNC | Ratings & Reviews | TheSource.ca

 

[iMONITOR]

I've been looking at getting this one. Nexxtech Gold-Plated Female F to Male BNC Adapter | Connectors - BNC | Ratings & Reviews | TheSource.ca

It's not real gold.

 

[robman50]

It's not real gold.

I know that but it should still work, right? I'm sure if it was gold you can see it on the price.

 

[iMONITOR]

I know that but it should still work, right? I'm sure if it was gold you can see it on the price.

Yes it should work just fine.

 

[robman50]

Yes it should work just fine.

That is great to know. This means I can purchase the part locally.

 

[w8prr]

Do you have a part number for the BNC connector for RG6 ?

 

[robman50]

Not to sure, Nexxtech is a generic brand for The Source.

UPC: 741235049142
Manufacturer's Model Number: Info Not Available
WEB ID: 2780277

 

[ksnwireless]

It's my opinion that due to the impedance mismatch, you would be better off with RG58, or better yet RG8. Your radio is meant for a 52 ohm impedance, not a 75 ohm impedance. Adapters are easy to find, for adapting to BNC. But between length, impedance, and frequency, I would not use RG6. -73- Kevin

 

[robman50]

Yeah my current setup is just a temp setup though. It's more for OTA TV/FM and it's all 75 ohms. It also sucks that its all directional which an proper antenna at 50 ohms isn't?
I will eventually get a proper setup because it is a little disappointing how little there is out there.

 

[ksnwireless]

There are 52 ohm directional antennas available. They're great for receiving distant stations. For local use, there are easy to make vertical antennas, that can be small in size, if you wish. Even a 1/4 wave discone antenna at 52 ohms. Take care!