Adapters (coax)

A range of adapters to convert different plugs to fit different sockets.

We have adopted the following method of describing all our adapters:

The adapter converts the PLUG listed first to fit into the SOCKET listed second.

Hopefully the pictures will also help you find the right adapter.

PL259 to BNC

K14
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A popular adapter to allow you to connect a standard PL259 plug to a handheld with a BNC socket.

PL259 to BNC (female)

K14F
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An adapter to convert a PL259 plug into a BNC female socket.

This adapter is unusual because both sides of it are female sockets.

PL259 to TNC

K09
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Popular adapter to allow you to connect a standard PL259 plug to a handheld with a TNC socket.

Similar to the BNC adapter, but this one screws on rather than having a bayonet type connection.

PL259 to Phono

C15
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Limited quantity back in stock

An adapter to allow you to connect a standard PL259 plug to a handheld with a phono socket.

Fits various older handhelds such as the Maxcom 7E & some Realistics.

PL259 to 3.5mm Jack

C14
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An adapter to allow you to connect a standard PL259 plug to a handheld with a 3.5mm jack socket.

Fits various older handhelds such as Harvard, Harrier & Alba.

PL259 to N-Type

K18
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Popular adapter to allow you to connect a standard PL259 plug to a radio/antenna with a N-Type socket.

PL259 to N-Type Right Angle Adapter

K18RA
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An adapter to allow you to connect a standard PL259 plug to a radio/antenna with a N-Type socket.

This one is a right angle adapter, handy where space is limited.

PL259 to SMA

K31
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Adapter to allow you to connect a standard PL259 plug to a handheld with a SMA socket.

BNC to PL259

K04
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An adapter to allow you to connect a BNC plug to a radio with a PL259 (SO239) socket.

BNC to TNC

K07
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Adapter to allow you to connect a BNC plug to a radio with a TNC socket.

BNC to N-Type

K29
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An adapter to allow you to connect a BNC plug to a radio with a N-Type socket.

BNC to Phono

K16
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bnc2phono
Adapter to allow you to connect a BNC plug to a radio with a phono socket.

BNC to SMA

K30
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Adapter to allow you to connect a BNC plug to a radio with a SMA socket.

This adapter has a BNC female on one end and a SMA male on the other.

BNC to SMA (compact version)

K30A
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Adapter to allow you to connect a BNC plug to a radio with a SMA socket.

This adapter has a BNC female on one end and a SMA male on the other.

BNC to Reverse SMA Adapter

CN2
NEW LOWER PRICE
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An adapter with a female SMA at one end and a female BNC on the other.

This is a popular adapter for use with many of the cheap Chinese VHF/UHF handhelds.

SO239 to Reverse SMA Adapter

CN3
NEW ADAPTER
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An adapter with a female SMA at one end and a female SO239 on the other.

This is a popular adapter for use with many of the cheap Chinese VHF/UHF handhelds.

SMA (female) to BNC Adapter

SMAFBNC
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A coax adapter with a SMA Female on one end and a BNC Male at the other.

This allows you to plug a SMA Male plug into a BNC socket.

SMA (male) to BNC Adapter

SMAMBNC
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A coax adapter with a SMA Male on one end and a BNC Male at the other.

This allows you to plug a SMA female connector into a BNC socket.

Phono to BNC

K15
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phono2bnc
Adapter to allow you to connect a Phono plug to a radio with a BNC socket.

Phono to PL259

K17
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phono2pl
Adapter to allow you to connect a Phono plug to a radio with a PL259 (SO239) socket.

Phono to F-Type

K28
phono2f
Discontinued
Adapter to allow you to connect a Phono plug to a radio with a F-Type socket.

N-Type to BNC

K22
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Adapter to allow you to connect a N-Type plug to a radio with a BNC socket.

N-Type to PL259

K22a
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An adapter to allow you to connect a N-Type plug to a radio with a PL259 (SO239) socket.

Economy N-Type to PL259

K22ae
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An adapter to allow you to connect a N-Type plug to a radio with a PL259 (SO239) socket.

A cheaper version of the one above - they work but they are not very well made!

TNC to BNC

K26
tnc2bnc
Sold Out - no delivery date
Adapter to allow you to connect a TNC plug to a radio with a BNC socket.

Maxon to BNC Antenna Adapter

MXBNC
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An adapter to fit onto Maxon PMR radios in place of the rubber antenna, to convert it into a BNC fitting - either for test purposes or to connect an external antenna.

FME to PL259

K32
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An adapter to convert a FME (female) plug into a PL259.

The FME plug is sometimes pre-fitted to the cables fitted to trucks by manufacturers, and also to some mag mount antennas so that you can feed the cable through smaller holes.

Click on the picture to see the FME female plug that this fits.

FME to BNC

K32b
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An adaptor to convert a FME (female) plug into a BNC plug. 

The FME plug is sometimes pre-fitted to the cables fitted to trucks by manufacturers, and also to some mag mount antennas so that you can feed the cable through smaller holes.

Click on the picture to see the FME female plug that this fits.

FME to Motorola (Mini-PL)

K32c
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An adaptor to convert a FME (female) plug into a Motorola (Mini PL) plug. 

The FME plug is sometimes pre-fitted to the cables fitted to trucks by manufacturers, and also to some mag mount antennas so that you can feed the cable through smaller holes.

Click on the picture to see the FME female plug that this fits.

Icom J to BNC Antenna Adaptor

GP07
SOLD OUT - discontinued

This adaptor allows you to connect an external antenna to ICOM handheld transceivers.

A direct replacement for original ICOM part numbers BNC.021 and AD-98FSC.