Cable
RGU178
End A
PL259 UHF Male
$3.00
End B
RP-SMA FEMALE
$1.00
RGU178 — PL259 UHF Male to RP-SMA FEMALE
Custom RGU178 cable assembly with PL259 UHF Male and RP-SMA FEMALE connectors. Every cable is hand-assembled, tested, and ships free.
| Length | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | $9.99 | |
| 6 ft | $14.49 | |
| 25 ft | $31.59 | |
| 50 ft | $54.09 | |
| 100 ft | $99.09 |
Specs Summary
About This Assembly
RGU178 Cable
RGU-178 is an ultra-flexible variant of the RG-178 coaxial cable, retaining the 1.75mm form factor while featuring a stranded center conductor and flexible jacket for repeated bending. It excels in applications requiring both a small footprint and mechanical durability, such as wearable devices, rotating joints, and flexible test leads.
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.
RP-SMA Connector
RP-SMA (Reverse Polarity SMA) uses the SMA threaded coupling mechanism but with the male/female pin convention reversed — the jack has a pin and the plug has a socket. Originally standardized to prevent connection of uncertified antennas to consumer WiFi equipment, RP-SMA is now the dominant connector on commercial WiFi routers, access points, and 2.4/5 GHz antennas.
Common Applications
This RP-SMA and UHF cable assembly is well suited for flexible pigtails for compact modules and repeated-bend applications. The combination of reliable RP-SMA 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.
