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What type of connector is commonly installed on RG-213 coaxial cable for connection to an HF transceiver?

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Answer
Antennas and feed lines
Type
A
An F-type connector
B
An SMA connector
C
A PL-259 connector
D
A BNC connector

Answer Notes

The PL-259, also known as a UHF male plug, is the standard connector used on almost all HF (High Frequency) transceivers. It is physically robust and specifically designed to accommodate thicker, low-loss 50-ohm cables like RG-213 or RG-8. Other connectors listed are not suitable for this application. SMA and BNC connectors are much too small to fit onto a thick RG-213 cable and are typically used for smaller cables on low-power or handheld devices. F-type connectors are 75-ohm connectors standardly used for cable television, not for 50-ohm amateur radio transmitters.
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