Typically, the SO-239 (UHF Female/UHF Jack) is installed ON THE RADIO, and the PL-259 (UHF Male/UHF Plug) is installed ON THE CABLE. The two "mate" and are collectively known as a UHF Connection.
How do you attach a PL 259 connector?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJVRpgbLGHA
What is a UHF female connector?
Pasternack UHF female connectors are built with 50 Ohm impedance. UHF female connectors are available in 4 hole flange, bulkhead, 4 hole panel or mountless options. These UHF female connectors designs are available in clamp/solder, crimp/solder, field replaceable or solder attachments.
What is the diameter of a PL259 connector?
about 18 mm
What does a PL 259 connect to?
PL259 RF connectors come in two sizes: for thick and thin coaxial cable. Typically the larger sized version of the PL259 would be used with RG-8/U or RG-9/U while the smaller versions are more suited to cables including RG-58/U.
What is PL259?
PL-259 Connectors, Adapters & Reducers for Ham Radio Applications. The PL-259 is also known as a UHF connector with the common male/female variants. The male UHF PL259 is the most common connector used to interconnect equipment and antennas in ham shacks.