Antenna extenter cable, connector issues

[mrose1954]

So far, my search for the right Reverse Polarity SMA connectors and matching COAX cable for 2.4GHz device has been unsuccessful.

Low loss cables (50 ohm) I've found include: RG58, RG142, RG174, RG400 and RG9913. Which is right, better, no clue.

I've found a couple online places for RP SMA connectors, but which cable matches, no clue.

Which cable(s) is right for 2.4GHz I need to know. And then which connectors are right for the right cable I don't know either.

Anyone done this, any suggestions how I can solve this problem?

thanks, Michael

 

[JackMDS]

Welcome to AT Network Forum.:thumbsup:

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[ktwebb]

Originally posted by: mrose1954
So far, my search for the right Reverse Polarity SMA connectors and matching COAX cable for 2.4GHz device has been unsuccessful.

Low loss cables (50 ohm) I've found include: RG58, RG142, RG174, RG400 and RG9913. Which is right, better, no clue.

I've found a couple online places for RP SMA connectors, but which cable matches, no clue.

Which cable(s) is right for 2.4GHz I need to know. And then which connectors are right for the right cable I don't know either.

Anyone done this, any suggestions how I can solve this problem?

thanks, Michael

What cable you use depends on the length of the run. You could use RG-58 or 59 but your talking about a 2 or 3 feet pigtail at the most with coax that thin. Beldin 9913 is about 7 dB of loss per 100 foot. You want to keep 9913 (I suggest Times Microwave LMR cable in lieu of Beldin by the way. The TM equivalent of 9913 would be LMR400) in the 40 foot range.
What connector you use depends on the posts on the device your trying add the cable run to, not the cable. If your have SMA connectors on the AP then you use SMA connectors on the cable end. Don't make your own ends by the way unless your very comfortable crimping coax. LOTS of loss in poorly crimped connectors on coax.

So to be honest your just not asking the right questions.