[Boatanchors] What Kind of Connector?

WA5CAB at cs.com WA5CAB at cs.com
Thu Dec 29 19:09:57 EST 2011


TNC is the same size internally as BNC, but threaded externally instead of 
smooth with bayonets.  If it looks like an overgrown BNC but with threads 
(in other words, an overgrown TNC), maybe it's an N.

In a message dated 12/29/2011 17:09:34 PM Central Standard Time, 
ken at wa0sbu.com writes: 
> Sounds like a "TNC"
> 
> 
> On 12/29/2011 03:35 PM, Keith Densmore wrote:
> >Hello All,
> >I have a piece of English  gear with a type of coax connector I am not
> >familiar with. It sort of looks like an over sized BNC connector except 
> the
> >outer shell is not smooth it is  threaded, somewhat like a an SO 239. The
> >diameter  of the connector is about 1/2 inch. I've seen these before but 
> not
> >sure what it is called. I can email a pix if there is a good connector
> >identifier on board.
> >
> >Thanks for the help, best for 2012,
> >
> >Keith ve3ts

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