There are various connectors that are commonly used in radio:
There are various connectors that are commonly used in radio:
| Name | Description | Image |
|---|---|---|
| BNC Female | Quick disconnect connector. Some handhelds use this for the antenna connection. |  |
| BNC Male | Quick disconnect connector commonly used to connect antennas to radios. |  |
| SMA-M | Small connector commonly used on handheld radios. Standard connector on Baofeng radios. |  |
| SMA-F | Small connector commonly used on handheld radios. Standard connector on antennas for Baofeng radios. |  |
| SO-239 | Most common connector on UHF/VHF and some HF base station / mobile radios. |  |
| PL-259 | Mating connector to the SO-239. Normally used to connect to base station or mobile radios. |  |
| TNC Female | Threaded version of the BNC used on some handheld radios. |  |
| TNC Male | Threaded version of the BNC used on some handheld radios. |  |
| Type-N Female | Waterproof connector commonly uses on HF and professional RF equipment. |  |
| Type-N Male | Waterproof connector commonly used on HF and professional RF equipment. |  |
