Need an adapter for my antenna but what?

[Rupp]

Guys,
I bought this today on clearance from the Radio Shack going out of business and now I need to know what adapter I need to go from RJ6 to this antenna's connector.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.js...ctId=2103641&cp

 

[Digger]

If I remember correctly RG6 is 75 ohm impedance and this type of antenna usually uses a 52 ohm impedance coax (RG-58 or RG-8U etc) but if its for receiving only it shouldnt be a big deal.

That antenna has a SO-239 connector I think so it needs a PL-259 mating connector. Assuming that the RG6 has a standard "F" type connector you need a female "F" to a male PL-259 Connector. to mate the coax to the antenna or just cutoff the "F" connector and put on a PL-259 Connector.

I hope this is helpful.

 

[electriclight]

Here's one source for the adapter that Digger described:

http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=5413

 

[Rupp]

I couldn't find this part at Radio Shack. Any of you guys have this part number?

 

[BraveSirRobbin]

I don't think Rat Shack carries that adapter.

 

[Rupp]

Bummer!

 

[elcano]

I would just build a cable with a male PL-259 in one end and "F" connector in the other end. You can buy both connectors at radio shack. Here is the link to the PL-259:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.js...rentPage=search