Hi guys,
My two cents worth- using an SMA to BNC adaptor does not address the
mechanical problem of an antenna or a coax flexing the SMA chassis connector-
especially the plastic HTs- I had to do a number on my VX5 which is a metal
case HT. I'd suggest a pigtail SMA to BNC for connecting to a coax for mobile
use (even then I tie the pigtail to the HT case with a rubber band or ??)
As for the HT antenna all you can do is be careful or brace the antenna a
bit. My 74 year old hands and eyes had quite a time repairing the broken
center conductor to circuit board, not to mention just getting to the
location. The SMA is a great RF connector for fixed-in-place applications.
Nuff
said
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