The UHF connector is a World War II threaded RF connector design, from an era when UHF referred to frequencies over 30 MHz. Originally intended for use as a video connector in RADAR applications. This connector was developed on basis of a shielded banana plug.
Electrical:
| Electrical Data | Detail |
| Impedance | Non constant |
| Frequency range | 0 to 300 MHz |
| Dielectric withstanding voltage | - RG58=1000 Volts rms min.
- RG174,316=750 Volts rms min.
|
Mechanical:
| Mechanical Data | Detail |
| Mating | 5/8-24 threaded coupling |
| Cable retention force | - RG316=12.1 lbs min.
- RG58= 28.7 lbs min.
|
