RGU178 cable

Cable

RGU178

PL259 UHF Male

End A

PL259 UHF Male

$3.00

SMA MALE

End B

SMA MALE

$1.00

50 Ohm DC – 300 MHz

RGU178 — PL259 UHF Male to SMA MALE

Custom RGU178 cable assembly with PL259 UHF Male and SMA MALE 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
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Specs Summary

CableRGU178
Diameter.06 INCH
Impedance50 Ohm
FrequencyDC – 300 MHz
Velocity Factor70%
PL259 UHF Male InterfaceUHF threaded (PL-259 / SO-239)
SMA MALE InterfaceSMA threaded (MIL-STD-348)

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.

SMA Connector

SMA (SubMiniature version A) is the most widely used RF connector in the industry, offering a threaded interface that provides a secure, low-reflection connection from DC to 18 GHz. Its compact size, 50-ohm impedance, and broad frequency range make it the default choice for WiFi equipment, software-defined radios, cellular antennas, GPS receivers, and RF test instruments.

Common Applications

This SMA and UHF cable assembly is well suited for flexible pigtails for compact modules and repeated-bend applications. The combination of reliable 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.

Other RGU178 Configurations

PL259 UHF Male to SMA MALE on Other Cables