I have two adaptors, one has a short section of small coax between the SO-239 on one end and the SMA connector on the other end. The secont is an 'all in one' thingy, the '239 and SMA connectors in one 'chunk'. They both work, the 'better' of the two depends on the one using them, what they find most convenient. With the first, I detach the rubber-duck, screw on the SMA end to the HT and then the feed line to the other end of the adaptor. The 'one chunk' thingy works the same way, goes on the HT first, then the feed line is attached. I don't have to turn the HT to use an external antenna. More a matter of 'procedure' than anything. If done in the 'right' order, not turning the HT. If not done in the 'right' manner, I still end up turning the @#$ thing.
- 'Doc
(I like beer too! Whether I drink it out'a the can or from a glass just depends on circumstances, you know? Using a straw out of either container works too!)