vhf aeriel connector query

Daniel · 23 March 2009, 12:29

quick question - should know the answer but don't

what type of connector is standard on a marine VHF for the antenna?

PL-259 i think, but it might be TNC??

SDGANDER · 23 March 2009, 12:37

For fixed VHF almost always PL259. For portable sets the antenna connector varies but usually TNC.

W.

willfinch36 · 23 March 2009, 12:55

pl259 connector me thinks!

Jon Brooks · 23 March 2009, 13:40

most if not all VHF have a SO259 socket so the antenna needs to be fitted wth a PL259.

There are a couple out there that have a BNC but none I know of have TNC.
TNC tends to be more for portables than fixed sets.

Cheers

Jelly · 06 April 2009, 15:21

The only BNC socket connectors I remember were on Motorola GM300 ( or poss GM900) neither of which are normal marine base radio's. Sometimes seen as work (PMR) sets on cabin boats but not open boats. I think standard had a base set with BNC out about 15 years ago, I think it had a telephone style handset.
The TNC connectors I remember were on GPS units
I wish manufacturers would use N type as its a nicer connector, but I guess its cost and the difference between PL/SO 259 and N type makes sense and most its sort of a standard these days.
rgds
James

Jon Brooks · 06 April 2009, 15:36

Yes the N type is a much better choice but the big thing here is most people can put a PL259 on not many can put a N type on...........well!! :0))

Jelly · 08 April 2009, 11:10

After seeing some PL259's that have been put on some by people who claim to know what they are doing and were paid to do it and by other muppets it amazed me that the radios worked.
Yes an N type would fox alot of people though that might be a plus.
Jelly