Changes

HAM Radio RF Connector Index

940 bytes added, 14:19, 23 July 2015
/* SMA and Reverse SMA */
The following lines were added (+) and removed (-):
'''SubMiniature version A (SMA)''' has a 1/4"-36 thread. The male is equipped with a 0.312 Inch (5/16 Inch) hex nut.  The SMA connector requires a 5/16" wrench to fit across the flats.  The male connector has inside threads while the female connector has outside threads on an SMA connector.  SMA is rated for frequencies up to 18 GHz.  '''Reverse Polarity SubMiniature version A (SMA)''' reverses the gender of the interface and are widely used by Wi-Fi equipment manufacturers to comply with specific FCC regulations that are designed to frustrate those intending on using illegal power amplification.  The FCC foolishly considered that the RP-SMA was acceptable in preventing consumers changing the antenna.  Adapters are readily available making the RP-SMA nothing more than a nuisance to those working in the industry. 2-way radio HTs tend to use the SMA connector.  Computer WiFi equipment sometimes uses the RP-SMA connector.
Bureaucrat, administrator
16,192
edits