[Milsurplus] RAK Antenna Connector

[Richard Brunner]

Subject: [Milsurplus] RAK Antenna Connector

If I remember correctly, the RAK is designed for a high impedance, short 
(approx 35 feet) antenna, or a longer one used with a series capacitor so 
the input can be resonated.  So, a BNC or SO-239 is a bit superfluous.  Most 
all mf/lf antennas are really mostly capacitive probes.  I think there was a 
late mod to change to a coaxial connector, but it was a high impedance thing 
similar to that used in auto radios.  Actually, the RAK has plenty of gain, 
and will probably work ok with 50 Ohm input, but I think you can do better.

GL
Richard Brunner, AA1P