Cable
RG178
End A
MCX MALE
$1.00
End B
PL259 UHF Male
$3.00
RG178 — MCX MALE to PL259 UHF Male
Custom RG178 cable assembly with MCX MALE and PL259 UHF Male connectors. Every cable is hand-assembled, tested, and ships free.
| Length | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | $7.99 | |
| 6 ft | $10.49 | |
| 25 ft | $19.99 |
Specs Summary
About This Assembly
RG178 Cable
RG-178 is an extremely thin 50-ohm coaxial cable measuring just 1.75mm in diameter, designed for space-constrained RF assemblies. Its PTFE dielectric and silver-plated conductors deliver reliable performance from DC up to several GHz. Commonly used for internal wiring in test equipment, medical devices, and cellular module pigtails.
MCX Connector
MCX (Micro Coaxial) is a snap-on RF connector approximately 30% smaller than SMB, designed for compact equipment requiring frequent connections in a small footprint. Rated to 6 GHz, MCX is commonly used in GPS receivers, automotive telematics modules, handheld communication devices, and compact measurement instruments.
UHF Connector
The UHF connector (also known as PL-259 male / SO-239 female) is a large, low-cost RF connector designed in the 1930s for HF and VHF frequencies. Despite its name, its practical usable range is below 300 MHz due to its non-constant impedance design. It remains extremely popular in amateur radio (HF through VHF), CB radio, and marine radio applications.
Common Applications
This MCX and UHF cable assembly is well suited for ultra-compact internal wiring in test equipment and small wireless modules. The combination of reliable MCX and UHF connectors and custom-cut cable length makes it a practical choice for both field installations and bench setups. Every assembly is hand-terminated, continuity tested, and ships free within the USA.
