What is this connector type? (RF, pic attached)

[blueroomelectronics]

What sort of connector is this? Is it for RJ11? Is it very rugged?

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[Nigel Goodwin]

Looks like an SO239, the socket for a PL259 - commonly used for RF transmitters, CB's etc.

 

[gerty]

Looks like a 'uhf' or 'pl259' connector ,same as whats used on cb or ham radio antennas.
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here is a corresponding connector.

Nigel beat me by a bit...

 

[blueroomelectronics]

Thanks, that was fast. I knew it looked familiar from my old CB radio days...

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

Nigel beat me by a bit...

Got my broadband working again today!

 

[stevez]

Odds are good that it's a UHF connector but I'd suggest measuring the OD and comparing it quickly to what you'd expect for a UHF connector.

 

[mvs sarma]

Got my broadband working again today!

Nice Nigel
what are approx speeds, download limits and charges thereon in UK please. in India we pay Rs500 per month (Pound =86Rs approx) for a 1Mbps speed .and a limit of 2.5GB per month with govt owned BSNL(formerly Dept of Telecom services unit)

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

Nice Nigel
what are approx speeds, download limits and charges thereon in UK please. in India we pay Rs500 per month (Pound =86Rs approx) for a 1Mbps speed .and a limit of 2.5GB per month with govt owned BSNL(formerly Dept of Telecom services unit)

I get it free with my daughters contract mobile phone (which I pay £35 per month for), it's up to 2Meg and 2Gb per month, although I've never had any limit problems at all.

 

[mvs sarma]

Thanks Nigel.

 

[Valence_4]

Yep! It's a SO239 or "M" type connector.

Also named "UHF" connector althrough they are not the best connectors for the UHF band. (N-type connectors are much better for UHF up through 18 GHz)

Both electrically and mechanically, it is a rugged connector. However, you must get sure that the connector is well tightened. If it comes just a little loose, you'll get SERIOUS RF leakege problems !

By the way, i'm more attracted by the whole unit in the photograph rather than the SO239. What is it ?