Start

Introduction

Icom Connector standards

Audio trouble notice

13.8 Volt signal

8 volt signal

SEND, HSEND, VSEND Signals

SQL-S Signal

AF Output Signal

MOD input signal

BAND Signal

ALC Signal

FSKK or RTTYK Signal

BDT and TKEY Signals

Summary

Intro

Crimping vs soldering

How to adjust a rotary coax prep tool

Crimp tool

Adjusting the set screw

Installing the barrel and ferrule

Applying solder

Testing the connector

Conclusion

Why does this matter?

UHF Connector Overview

Tools needed

Remove the interior sheath

Installing the UHF Connector

Verify a good installation

Cut away any excess wires

Why Install Coax Connectors?

The process I use

Coax Connectors

Types of Coax

Common coax

Applying solder

Weatherproofing the connector

Conclusion

Tools

Ladder Line Story

We need a knife, a ruler and a brush.

Packaging contains connector, heat shrink sleeve and installation instruction

Carefully scrap off the bulges from the jacket

Remove all burs inside and outside of the inner conductor and clean the surface with a brush

Make a mark on the jacket at 19-24 mm (0.75 inch).

Cut and remove 19 - 24 mm (0.75 inch) of cable jacket

Smooth the outer conductor foil.

Push connector onto cable until stop

Install the heat sleeve following the video instructions available on RFS Youtube channel.

Intro

Motorola Radio Connector Options

M4 connector

M7 Connector

M9 Connector

D-shell earpiece

2-wire surveillance kit

Heavy Duty Surveillance Kit

Conclusion

Intro

PL-259 Assembly

Putting the connector on the cable

Cutting Back The Outer Jacket

Re-sealing

Tinning the center conductor

Attaching the end fitting to the adapter

Dribble solder onto center pin

Soldering the shield

Testing the solder joint

Why does this matter?

UHF Connector Overview

Tools needed

Remove the interior sheath

Installing the UHF Connector

Verify a good installation

Cut away any excess wires

Introduction

What is a decibel?

What is a Resident Antenna?

Drake L-4B

SDR Receivers

How much loss in 20 coax connectors?

How much am I losing in 200 feet of coax?

Transmit Test

Testing the connectors

Conclusion

How to find the earpiece connector

How To Find The Model Number

Kenwood Connector Options

K2 Connector

Kenwood Earpiece Options

G-Hook Earpiece

2 Wire Surveillance Kit

Heavy Duty To-Wear Surveillance Kit

Conclusion

Intro

Hytera earpiece connector options

H2 connector

H3 Connector

TC700 Connector

Hytera Earpiece Options

G-Hook Earpiece

2 Wire Surveillance Kit

Heavy Duty Hytera Surveillance Kit

Filter by radio model

Intro

Rugged housing and mounting interfaces

Control and connector layout

LBUS Connectivity

When to use CAM instead of LBUS

Radio Modules – Intro & RF-EMIP

Radio Modules – RF-2400

Host & Client Mode

CAM to ALEXA 35

CAM to ALEXA Mini & Mini LF

CAM to ALEXA Plus & ALEXA LF

CAM to ALEXA EV

CAM to Third Party

SERIAL cables for RIA-1

Setting the Serial Protocol

Rules of Thumb for RIA-1

Sample Setup: RIA-1 and ALEXA Mini LF

Sample Setup: RIA-1 and Mini LF with no LDS

Sample Setup: RIA-1 and ALEXA 35 with client device

Introduction

Powerpoles explained

Tools

Powerpoles can only go together in one direction

Types of connectors

Orienting the connectors on the wire

Installing the 30 to 15 Amp section

Connecting the wires

Wire selection

Conclusion