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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.

Decision-tree diagram for choosing antenna connector types (U.FL/MHF4, N-type, RP-SMA, SMA, FAKRA) by device size and application, ending in verify impedance, gender, frequency and VSWR.

Antenna Connector Types Explained: SMA, RP-SMA, N, U.FL, FAKRA & How to Choose

Jack Bradford October 12th, 2026 8 minute read

Antenna Cables | Antennas | Coax Cable Types

FAKRA connector selection flowchart: match keying and color code to RF application, then coax type, impedance and device termination

FAKRA Connector Guide: Color Codes, Keying, Specs & How to Choose

Jack Bradford October 9th, 2026 7 minute read

Antenna Cables | Antennas | GPS Antenna

Decision flowchart for choosing an LMR-400 cable by run length, frequency band, loss budget and connector type

LMR-400 Cable: How to Choose and Spec a Low-Loss Coax Assembly

Jack Bradford October 6th, 2026 6 minute read

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

Silver N-type RF coaxial connector with knurled threaded coupling nut on an LMR-400 cable

N-Type Connector Guide: Specs, N vs SMA & How to Choose the Right One

Jack Bradford October 2nd, 2026 7 minute read

Antenna Cables | Coax Cable Types

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

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