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.

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

Jack Bradford 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 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 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 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 6 minute read

Antenna Cables | Wireless Frequencies | Frequency Bands

UHF Connectors:  Specifications and Applications

UHF Connectors: Specifications and Applications

George Hardesty 6 minute read

Antenna Cables

MHF4 Connector Locking Mechanism:  Understanding the IPEX MHF4L

MHF4 Connector Locking Mechanism: Understanding the IPEX MHF4L

George Hardesty 4 minute read

Antenna Cables | Coax Cable Types | MHF4 Connectors and Cables

Nickel and Gold-Plated Brass Compared as Platings for Antenna Cable Connectors and Adapters

Nickel and Gold-Plated Brass Compared as Platings for Antenna Cable Connectors and Adapters

George Hardesty 6 minute read

Antenna Cables | Coax Cable Types

Dielectric Materials in Antenna Cables | Signal Loss Impact

Dielectric Materials in Antenna Cables | Signal Loss Impact

George Hardesty 7 minute read

Antenna Cables

Antenna Cable Installation, Management and Labeling:  Best Practices

Antenna Cable Installation, Management and Labeling: Best Practices

George Hardesty 6 minute read

Antenna Cables

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