bnc adapter for icom ic41s

[bananaman]

im trying to find an adapter for my hand held as i want to put an ariel on the roof of the house so i get better reception i looked on google i can find one but the price they want for it i might as well buy a lathe and make one my self can anyone help me please

[rochedalescan]

Whats the current connection on it ? SMA ? if so youngn got got a SMAtoBNC connector from somewhere, might have been overseas though.

[bananaman]

its got a bnc 'screw on' ariel its about 10mm in diameter if that helps

[Comint]

im trying to find an adapter for my hand held as i want to put an ariel on the roof of the house so i get better reception i looked on google i can find one but the price they want for it i might as well buy a lathe and make one my self can anyone help me please

Try Olbis Communications at 1717 Ipswich Road, Rocklea. They are Icom distributors.

Or Prime Electronics (aka St Lucia Electronics) in Bowen Hills. They have a nice selection of coax connectors and adapters.

its got a bnc 'screw on' ariel its about 10mm in diameter if that helps.

If it is the same physical size as a BNC, but screws on, it is possibly a TNC. Take your hand held with you, to ensure you get the correct item.

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Comint

[hotmetal1000]

its got a bnc 'screw on' ariel its about 10mm in diameter if that helps

???

Ok had a bit of a look it appears to be what is called a bnc-j connecter. I didn't have much luck finding you anything apart from at Andrews for $39.

[alinco21]

jaycar always have a good supply of connectors?

not sure if there is one out your way.

Paul.

[youngn]

Is this what you are talking about?

TNC i believe

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Left is the Radio Plug Right is the Antenna Plug

[Scannersplitterguy]

What you need is:

TNC268 adaptor
TNC male to BNC female.
$2.10

Available from WES Components, Sydney.
ph. 02 9797 9866

Cheers,
David.

[bananaman]

[Comint]

Yes well, that is NOT a TNC connector. And it is unlikely that you will easily get any type of connector to fit it, as there is no connection for the braid.

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Comint

[Comint]

After a quick look on Google, the correct adapter is an Icom AD-98FSC
and Andrews Communications have them for $39.00

Icom_AD-98FSC-s.jpeg

Also, it is only intended to be used on the workbench, to connect test
equipment to the radio during maintenance.

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Comint

[hotmetal1000]

its got a bnc 'screw on' ariel its about 10mm in diameter if that helps

???

Ok had a bit of a look it appears to be what is called a bnc-j connecter. I didn't have much luck finding you anything apart from at Andrews for $39.

After a quick look on Google, the correct adapter is an Icom AD-98FSC
and Andrews Communications have them for $39.00

Icom_AD-98FSC-s.jpeg

Also, it is only intended to be used on the workbench, to connect test
equipment to the radio during maintenance.

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Comint

I didn't see anything in the Icom manual about the workbench bit.

[bananaman]

i seen that one at Andrews but it dosnt have the thred to screw it on

[hotmetal1000]

Looking at the pictures you posted the thread appears to be on the center pin?
Looking at the picture Comint has there it would appear to me to be thread on the center pin, you only just see the start of it.

[Comint]

i seen that one at Andrews but it dosnt have the thred to screw it on

It does have the thread, it just doesn't extend all the way to the end. This is so the adapter is aligned correctly before the thread takes effect. A 'crossed-thread' will destroy the expensive adapter very quickly. And the adapter has to be screwed all the way on, otherwise the shell does make proper contact with the radio case, and you have poor, or no connection with the coax braid.

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Comint

[Comint]

I didn't see anything in the Icom manual about the workbench bit.

Here's a better view of the adapter, taken from an Icom_F3 brochure. It seems they have improved the shell a bit.

Icom_AD-98FSC.png

(For maintenance use only) Manufacturer speak for 'not guaranteed for long-term use', so if you blow up your transmitter output stage, while using one of these adapters in a semi-permanent installation, such as with an external antenna, you are not covered by warranty.

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Comint

[hotmetal1000]

Well there you go, I looked up the manual for the Icom ic41.

[Comint]

Well there you go, I looked up the manual for the Icom ic41.

What's in a manual, and what should be in a manual, aren't always the same thing.

The adapter is for use with about 30 to 40 different Icom models, most of them F series aimed at the American Military, or heavy industry, so they are probably more concerned about legal action from those sources, than from 'hobby users".

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Comint

[alinco21]

nothing on Ebay?

I am sure some store in Hong Hong has the item at a much cheaper price.

Paul .

[bananaman]

Ive just looked in my manual and it doesnt say any thing in there about it. All at tells you to do is screw "A into B" as if you cant figure that out by your self. then again there are some really stupid people out there