MCX-Male to SMA-Female Coax Adapter for SDR Dongles
Unlock the full potential of your SDR dongle. This essential adapter converts the tiny MCX port on your Software Defined Radio (like an RTL-SDR) into a standardĀ SMA-FemaleĀ socket. This allows you to connect a high-performance external antenna for a massive improvement in reception.
š” Please Note: Sold as a Single Adapter
The main product image shows two adapters from different angles so you can see both connectors. This item is sold as a single (1) adapter.
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Connector 1: MCX-Male (Device Side): The small "push-on" plug with a center pin that connects securely to the MCX-Female port on your SDR dongle.
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Connector 2: SMA-Female (Antenna Side): Features a center hole and threads on the *outside*. Accepts "Japanese-style" SMA-Male antennas.
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Improve Your SDR Performance: Stop using the stock antenna and connect your dongle to a high-gain discone, dipole, or Yaesu-style handheld antenna.
ā Compatibility Check
This adapter allows aĀ device with an MCX-Female portĀ to use anĀ antenna with an SMA-Male plug.
- DEVICES This Fits: Most USB SDR dongles (like RTL-SDR) that use an MCX port.
- ANTENNAS This Fits: Yaesu, Icom, Signal Stick, and Retevis RT85-style antennas (SMA antenna with a center pin).
ā ļø Check Your Connectors
This adapter does NOT accept antennas designed for a Baofeng UV-5R or Quansheng UV-K5 (those antennas are SMA-Female and have a center hole).
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Connector 1 (Device Side) | MCX-Male (Center Pin, Push-on) |
| Connector 2 (Antenna Side) | SMA-Female (Center hole, threads outside) |
| Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Material | Gold-plated contacts |
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Description
Unlock the full potential of your SDR dongle. This essential adapter converts the tiny MCX port on your Software Defined Radio (like an RTL-SDR) into a standardĀ SMA-FemaleĀ socket. This allows you to connect a high-performance external antenna for a massive improvement in reception.
š” Please Note: Sold as a Single Adapter
The main product image shows two adapters from different angles so you can see both connectors. This item is sold as a single (1) adapter.
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š
Connector 1: MCX-Male (Device Side): The small "push-on" plug with a center pin that connects securely to the MCX-Female port on your SDR dongle.
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š”
Connector 2: SMA-Female (Antenna Side): Features a center hole and threads on the *outside*. Accepts "Japanese-style" SMA-Male antennas.
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š
Improve Your SDR Performance: Stop using the stock antenna and connect your dongle to a high-gain discone, dipole, or Yaesu-style handheld antenna.
ā Compatibility Check
This adapter allows aĀ device with an MCX-Female portĀ to use anĀ antenna with an SMA-Male plug.
- DEVICES This Fits: Most USB SDR dongles (like RTL-SDR) that use an MCX port.
- ANTENNAS This Fits: Yaesu, Icom, Signal Stick, and Retevis RT85-style antennas (SMA antenna with a center pin).
ā ļø Check Your Connectors
This adapter does NOT accept antennas designed for a Baofeng UV-5R or Quansheng UV-K5 (those antennas are SMA-Female and have a center hole).
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Connector 1 (Device Side) | MCX-Male (Center Pin, Push-on) |
| Connector 2 (Antenna Side) | SMA-Female (Center hole, threads outside) |
| Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Material | Gold-plated contacts |
