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Old February 11th 07, 08:10 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
David G. Nagel David G. Nagel is offline
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Default Wiring SMA connections

CJB wrote:
I need to enxtend the mini-coax cable on my broadband wireless router
antena. I have about 40 ft. of mini-coax. and I need to connect the
SMA male and reverse (female) connectors to either end. I got the two
connectors from Maplin but sans instructions (thinking that this would
be easy!). BUT now I can't work out how to the cable attaches to the
connectors; and there are no instructions on the web. Please can
someone help. many thanks - CJB.

CJB;

Before you invest to much more time and money in your project, no matter
how necessary it may be, you need to look at the signal loss generated
by the RG174 you are proposing to use. It is so extreme only very short
lengths should be used, 1" to 3'.
A better suggestion would be to purchase a range extender that is
available from most vendors of broadband equipment such as Best Buy and
CDW to name two.

Dave N