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Two RG8X coaxial jumper cables with nickel-plated PL-259 male connectors

PISKEKAT

PISKEKAT RG8x Jumper Cable 2 Pack 2ft PL259 UHF 50 ohm

SKU CH-EW2W-81FE9

Two 2 ft RG8x coaxial jumpers with PL-259 UHF male connectors, 50 ohm impedance, 17 AWG copper centre conductor and 128-strand aluminium braid for low-loss ham radio and CB links

  • Ready for CB ham radio, antenna analyser, tuner, switch, monitor, dummy load and SWR meter
  • Nickel-plated PL-259 male-to-male connectors, fully moulded for secure fit
  • 128 × 0.12 mm aluminium braid shield gives low-loss signal protection
  • 17 AWG pure copper centre conductor outperforms RG-58 for high-power use
  • 50 ohm impedance matches standard radio equipment requirements

CB ham radio jumper cable

The PISKEKAT RG8x jumper cable is built for CB ham radio, antenna analyser, tuner, switch, monitor, dummy load and SWR meter connections. It also suits Jeep Wrangler CB installations where a short, low-loss link is required. The two-pack gives a spare or a second run without extra ordering.

Nickel-plated PL-259 male connectors

Each 2 ft cable terminates in UHF PL-259 male-to-male plugs with nickel-plated, fully moulded bodies that resist corrosion and stay secure under vibration. The 128-strand aluminium braid shield (0.12 mm wire) wraps a 17 AWG pure copper centre conductor, a step up from RG-58 for tighter shielding and lower attenuation.

Low-loss 50 ohm coax for high-power use

The RG8x construction keeps insertion loss minimal across the 50 ohm path, protecting signal integrity during transmit and receive cycles. Thicker copper and dense braid handle higher power levels without overheating, so the cables run cool and quiet in typical base or mobile operation.

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Questions about this item

What standard does the PL-259 UHF interface follow, and what impedance does it maintain in practice?

The cable uses UHF PL-259 male plugs throughout and is built as a 50 ohm coaxial line, so the interface maintains 50 ohm impedance across the connection.

What physical clearance does the fully moulded PL-259 connector body need behind a panel or bulkhead?

Each end has a fully moulded nickel-plated PL-259 male plug, so allow enough straight-back clearance behind the panel for the connector body and cable bend radius.

How is the cable installed, and what step is often missed when tightening the PL-259 threads?

Screw each PL-259 male plug onto its mating UHF female jack by hand until snug, then give a light spanner turn; the step often missed is skipping the hand-start and cross-threading the nickel-plated threads.

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