Originally intended for use as a video connector in radar applications, the UHF coaxial connector was developed as a general-purpose unit for use in low-frequency systems from 0.6 - 300 MHz. Invented in the 1930s for use in the radio industry, UHF is an acronym for Ultra High Frequency because 300 MHz was considered high frequency at the time. They can be used when impedance matching is not required.
UHF connectors use threaded coupling. UHF connectors are economical and widely used because of their ease of assembly. The UHF solderable screw-in termination feature does not require a special crimping tool.
Specification
Mfr Part #
RHT-630-0132
Connector Type
Plug
Contact Type
Male Pin
Orientation
Straight
Contact Termination
Solder Cup
Mounting Type
Cable Mount
Mounting Feature
Flange
Fastening Type
Threaded
Wire Range
RG58
Impendance
50 Ohms
Frequency Max
300MHz
Shell Material
Copper Alloy
Insulation Material
PTFE
Contact Material
Brass
Contact Finish
Silver
Mfr Part #
RHT-630-0132
Connector Type
Plug
Contact Type
Male Pin
Orientation
Straight
Contact Termination
Solder Cup
Mounting Type
Cable Mount
Mounting Feature
Flange
Fastening Type
Threaded
Wire Range
RG58
Impendance
50 Ohms
Frequency Max
300MHz
Shell Material
Copper Alloy
Insulation Material
PTFE
Contact Material
Brass
Contact Finish
Silver
Features
View of UHF Connector
Can be Customized for unique material or performance requirements
The connector design was invented in the 1930s for use in the radio industry, and is a shielded form of the "banana plug". It is a widely used standard connector for HF transmission lines on full-sized radio equipment.
Large size threaded couplings are a robust design
The Ultra High-Frequency (UHF) connector is a threaded coaxial connector that was developed in the 1930s by engineers at Amphenol. The UHF connector has individual male and female radio frequency connectors that form a mated connection by thread coupling.
Crimp termination type provides a lower cost method of installation
This is a cost-effective, robust radio-frequency connector that is suitable for general-purpose use.
Works great and does what it was meant to do. You will need the crimping tool.
Review by
Charles W. Mccarthy III
Posted on
A robust connector, but crimping takes a lot of muscle.
Quality
80%
Price
100%
Good, sturdy PL259 designed to crimp over RG-8/U size coaxial cables.
Be advised that you need crimping pliers for this type of connector. And, with that advice take heed you will need Arnold Schwarzenegger's grip to close the crimpers over the connector's crimp ring. There are other, and easier, alternatives to achieving the proper crimp, but they are relatively very expensive.
Nonetheless, once installed, the Cablesonline PL259 creates a long-lasting connection.
Review by
Cust
Posted on
Too big for RG 58
Quality
60%
Price
80%
Too big for RG 58. The description says that it works on RG 58 cable but the place is too big to have a cable fit snugly.
Review by
Jerry H
Posted on
Installs in minutes
Quality
80%
Price
100%
These worked just as I needed. Had about 700 feet of LMR four hundred given to me. Great coax and the connectors went on with little effort.
Review by
Dan
Posted on
Ham Radio Antenna Cable Upgrade
Quality
80%
Price
80%
Connectors worked just fine, no problems.
Review by
GeneSouth
Posted on
Excellent!
Quality
100%
Price
80%
These actually seem to be better than the comparable Amphenol manafactured product. Better knuling and seems to crimp tighter.
