23 Feb
2012
23 Feb
'12
6:10 p.m.
Hi guys, My two cents worth- using an SMA to BNC adaptor does not address the mechanical problem of an antenna or a coax flexing the SMA chassis connector- especially the plastic HTs- I had to do a number on my VX5 which is a metal case HT. I'd suggest a pigtail SMA to BNC for connecting to a coax for mobile use (even then I tie the pigtail to the HT case with a rubber band or ??) As for the HT antenna all you can do is be careful or brace the antenna a bit. My 74 year old hands and eyes had quite a time repairing the broken center conductor to circuit board, not to mention just getting to the location. The SMA is a great RF connector for fixed-in-place applications. Nuff said