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Antennas, Antenna Cables, Wireless Products: Technical Articles

Antennas, Antenna Cables, Wireless Products: Technical Articles

Antenna Cables

Antenna Cables are made to send high-quality signals and prevent signal loss and interference due to their five-layer structure. Expert advice on antenna cables, with tips for optimizing your selection for the lowest signal loss and weatherization. SMA, RP-SMA, BNC, and more.

Macro photo of a U.FL / IPEX MHF1 micro-coaxial connector crimped on 1.13mm coax and seated on a PCB jack next to a WiFi module

U.FL Connector Guide: What It Is, Specs, and How to Choose the Right Cable

Jack Bradford September 28th, 2026 7 minute read

Antenna Cables | Coax Cable Types | U.FL Cables

Coaxial RF lightning surge protector with N-type connectors mounted on a grounded outdoor equipment panel at a communications tower, bonded to a copper ground bar

Lightning Surge Protector for Antenna & Coax Lines: How to Choose and Install One

Jack Bradford September 21st, 2026 9 minute read

Antenna Cables | Long-Range Outdoor Wireless | Signal Loss in Antenna Cables

Close-up of an SMA RF coaxial connector with gold-plated center pin and threaded coupling nut terminated on a coax cable

SMA Connector Guide: SMA vs RP-SMA, Male/Female, Specs & How to Choose

Jack Bradford September 18th, 2026 7 minute read

Antenna Cables | Antennas | Coax Cable Types

LMR-300 and LMR-600 Coax: Specifications, Signal Loss & When to Use Them

Jack Bradford September 9th, 2026 6 minute read

Antenna Cables | Coax Cable Types | Signal Loss in Antenna Cables

RF test bench with a vector network analyzer showing a VSWR return-loss sweep, a coaxial antenna cable with SMA connector, and an omnidirectional antenna

VSWR Explained: What Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Means for Your Antenna and Cable

Jack Bradford September 4th, 2026 8 minute read

Antenna Cables | Antennas | Signal Loss in Antenna Cables

Assortment of RF antenna cables — LMR-400, RG-174 and U.FL coax — terminated with SMA, N-type and RP-SMA connectors on a workbench

Antenna Cable Selection Guide: Coax Type, Connector, Length & Signal Loss

Jack Bradford August 31st, 2026 7 minute read

Antenna Cables | Coax Cable Types | Signal Loss in Antenna Cables

Array of RF antenna connectors — SMA, RP-SMA, N-type, TNC, BNC, U.FL and MHF4 — in gold and nickel plating

Antenna Connector Types Explained: SMA, RP-SMA, N-Type, TNC, BNC, U.FL, MHF4 & More

Jack Bradford August 21st, 2026 8 minute read

Antenna Cables | Coax Cable Types

What Is 5GHz WiFi? And What Does dBi Mean for Your Antenna?

What Is 5GHz WiFi? And What Does dBi Mean for Your Antenna?

Jack Bradford May 19th, 2026 6 minute read

Antenna Cables | Wireless Frequencies | Frequency Bands

UHF Connectors: Specifications and Applications

UHF Connectors: Specifications and Applications

George Hardesty April 21st, 2026 6 minute read

Antenna Cables

MHF4 Connector Locking Mechanism: Understanding the IPEX MHF4L

MHF4 Connector Locking Mechanism: Understanding the IPEX MHF4L

George Hardesty April 16th, 2026 4 minute read

Antenna Cables | Coax Cable Types | MHF4 Connectors and Cables

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