Simple way to build 50 ohm Treminator ?

[Jarad8]

Just wondering if i could take bnc, 3 in cable run a 50 ohm resistor between center pin and shield ?

Thank you
Jarad

 

[n5ims]

I used to make 75 ohm F terminators simply using a crimp F connector and 75 ohm resister. Depending on the connector, you probably don't need the cable for yours either.

You could also get these which may not be much more than you'll pay for the components.

50-Ohm BNC Terminator - RadioShack.com
Steren 200-175 BNC Terminator Plug 50 Ohm 5% Adapter 1/2 Watt End Commercial Grade Connector for Video and Headend Applications, RF Digital Commercial Audio Video Component, Part # 200175: Oak Entertainment Centers and Home Office Furniture, TV Anten
Male BNC Terminator 50 ohms .5W @ 1% | ShowMeCables

 

[fmon]

Radio shack may have them.
Apparently above link doesn't work, click type 1296 in search box of this page then select pdf of first item.
Pomona Electronics -
Edit: hope this link works.

 

[n5ims]

Radio Shack's is model/catalog # 278-270 at $3.99 (more, but may be local so no shipping). SummitSource.com is a Steren 200-175 and $1.29. The ShowMeCables.com is P/N A1 380 at $2.15.

The Pomona part number is 3840-50:
It appears to be in stock at Mouser Electronics currently for $6.95 3840-50 Pomona Electronics RF Connectors
Also appears to be in stock at Newark Electronics for $7.45 POMONA|3840-50|RF/Coaxial Connector | Newark.com
Also appears to be in stock at Allide Electronics for $6.96 Search results for "3840-50" - Allied Electronics