[R-390] Gender of connectors

n4buq at knology.net n4buq at knology.net
Fri Jun 1 11:52:56 EDT 2007


> I noticed the other day some discussion regarding male vs. female 
> connectors -- which is which.  The answer is always in the center 
> conductor(s) -- look at the conductor itself, not the 
> insulator/shield assembly it is mounted in.  If the center conductor 
> is a solid pin or blade, the connector is male, no matter how it may 
> be recessed and surrounded by shields, insulators, and the like.  If 
> the center conductor is hollow or otherwise looks like something that 
> would surround a pin or blade, it is female, no matter how "out in 
> front" it may be presented.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Don

That being the case, then the description here is incorrect, right?

http://www.fairradio.com/catalog.php?mode=viewitem&item=5697

Barry - N4BUQ


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