Cable Category → Connector Fit Guide
How the categories help
- Fast matching: Find your cable’s Category, then choose connectors advertised for any cable in that same Category.
- Cross-reference: Categories group common mechanical families across RG/LMR/Belden lines.
- Reduced guesswork: Useful when a connector lists RG58, but you’re using LMR195 (both Cat C).
Important caveats
- Centre conductor: Solid vs stranded can change pin fit (slit/unslit pins, drill sizes).
- Shield build: Single vs double braid or bonded foil can nudge ferrule OD — see B2/B3 sub-categories.
- Brand tolerances: Some series use tighter ferrule tolerances — check the connector’s specified crimp sizes.
- Semi-rigid: L/L2/L3/L4 use different build methods (formed/soldered). Treat each L-group as its own fit family.
Cable list & categories
Cables of the same Category will generally (but not always) take the same connectors. Always check centre conductor and shield construction.
Cable Type | Impedance (Ω) | Category |
---|---|---|
RG-178 | 50 | A |
RG-196 | 50 | A |
LMR-100 | 50 | B |
RG-174 | 50 | B |
RG-188 | 50 | B |
Belden 9221 | 75 | B1 |
RG-179 | 70 | B1 |
RG-187 | 75 | B1 |
RG-188 Double Braided | 50 | B2 |
RG-316 Double Braided | 50 | B2 |
RG-179 Double Braided | 75 | B3 |
Belden 7806A | 50 | C |
Belden 9907 | 50 | C |
LMR-195 | 50 | C |
RG-122 | 50 | C |
RG-303 | 50 | C |
RG-58 | 53.5 | C |
RG-142 | 50 | C/C1 |
RG-141 | 50 | C1 |
RG-223 | 50 | C1 |
RG-304 | 50 | C1 |
RG-400 | 50 | C1 |
RG-55 | 53.5 | C1 |
Belden 7807A | 50 | C2 |
LMR-200 | 50 | C2 |
Belden 88240 | 53 | D |
Belden 89907 | 50 | D |
Belden 8241 | 75 | E |
Belden 8263 | 75 | E |
Belden 8279 | 75 | E |
Belden 9209 | 75 | E |
RG-140 | 75 | E |
RG-210 | 93 | E |
RG-59 | 73 | E |
RG-62 | 93 | E |
Belden 1426A | 75 | E1 |
Belden 1505A | 75 | E1 |
Belden 8281 | 75 | E1 |
Belden 9100 | 75 | E1 |
Belden 1506 | 75 | F1 |
Belden 82108 | 75 | F1 |
Belden 9104 | 75 | F1 |
Belden 1152A | 75 | G1 |
Belden 89248 | 75 | G1 |
Belden 9290 | 75 | G1 |
Belden 9258 | 50 | G2 |
LMR-240 | 50 | G2 |
Belden 9913 | 50 | G3 |
Belden 9914 | 50 | G3 |
LMR-400 | 50 | G3 |
RG-213 | 50 | G4 |
RG-214 | 50 | G4 |
RG-225 | 50 | G4 |
RG-302 | 75 | G4 |
RG-393 | 50 | G4 |
RG-8 | 52 | G4 |
RG-87 | 50 | G4 |
RG-9 | 51 | G4 |
AT&T 734A | 75 | I |
AT&T 735A | 75 | I2 |
Belden 735A1 | 75 | I2 |
LMR-600 | 50 | K |
Belden 1855A | 75 | K3 |
Belden 1865A | 75 | K3 |
RG-180 | 93 | K3 |
RG-195 | 95 | K3 |
RG-402 (0.141 Semi-Rigid + semi-flex) | 50 | L |
RG-405 (0.086 Semi-Rigid + semi-flex) | 50 | L2 |
RG-401 (0.250 Semi-Rigid) | 50 | L3 |
0.047 Semi-Rigid | 50 | L4 |
Belden 1674 | 50 | L4 |
Buying checklist
- Category match: Choose connectors that list any cable in your Category.
- Pin size: Check pin ID vs cable centre conductor (solid/stranded gauge).
- Ferrule size: Match ferrule ID to your cable’s braid/foil OD (watch double-braid variants).
- Assembly method: Crimp vs solder vs clamp per connector series and your tools.
- Semi-rigid: Use L/L2/L3/L4-specific parts and methods.
Popular connector options (all connectors)
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Connector, TNC Jack, Solder, Bulkhead, RG402, 0.141 Cable, TNC8305-0141
Connector, TNC Jack, Solder, Bulkhead, RG402, 0.141 Cable
Part Number: TNC8305-0141
TNC Jack (Conventional Female), IP67 Mated, 11GHz, VSWR 1.2
Coaxial Connector, QLR, Plug, Crimp, RG58, QLR3100-L200
Coaxial Connector, QLR, Plug, Crimp, 200 Series, QLR3100-L200,
Alternate to Lemo
Part Number: QLR3100-L200
Body Material : Brass
Body Plating : Tin-zinc-copper
Cable Entry : Crimp
Cable Type : Cable Type : RG58, RG142 and LMR200 equivalents
Connector Gender : Plug
Connector Polarity : Standard polarity
Connector Series : 00.250 and QLA and QLR
Coupling nut material & plating : Brass Tin-zinc-copper
Geometry : Straight
Impedance : 50ohm
Pin Entry : Crimp
Title : QLR plug crimp for 200 Series; 1.4GHz VSWR1.2
LEMO AND H&S EQUIVALENT CONNECTORS
Connector, TNC Jack, 0.141″ Semi Rigid, RG402, Solder, Bulkhead, CH-TJ-141-BHo
Connector, TNC Jack, 0.141″ Semi Rigid, RG402, Solder, Bulkhead, CH-TJ-141-BHo
Conventional Female, Bulkhead, O-Ring
Solder
Part Number: CH-TJ-141-BHo
Coaxial Connector, QLR, Plug, Crimp, RG58, RG142, QLR3100-0142, Compatible with Lemo:FFS.00.250.CTCE56
Coaxial Connector, QLR, Plug, Crimp, RG58, QLR3100-0142, Compatible with Lemo:FFS.00.250.CTCE56
Part Number: QLR3100-0142
Body Material : Brass
Body Plating : Tin-zinc-copper
Cable Entry : Crimp
Cable Type : RG58, RG142
Connector Gender : Plug
Connector Polarity : Standard polarity
Connector Series : 00.250 and QLA and QLR
Coupling nut material & plating : Brass Tin-zinc-copper
Geometry : Straight
Impedance : 50ohm
Pin Entry : Crimp
Title : QLR plug crimp for RG58, RG142; 1.4GHz VSWR1.2
LEMO AND H&S EQUIVALENT CONNECTORS
Coaxial Connector, QLR, Plug, Crimp, RG316, QLR3100-0316
Coaxial Connector, QLR, Plug, Crimp, RG316,
Alternate to Lemo Connector: FFS.00.250.CTCE31, H&S 11_QLA-01-2-8
Part Number: QLR3100-0316
Body Material : Brass
Body Plating : Tin-zinc-copper
Cable Entry : Crimp
Cable Type : RG174 and RG188 and RG316
Connector Gender : Plug
Connector Polarity : Standard polarity
Connector Series : 00.250 and QLA and QLR
Coupling nut material & plating : Brass Tin-zinc-copper
Geometry : Straight
Impedance : 50ohm
Pin Entry : Crimp
Title : QLR plug crimp for RG174,RG188,RG316; 1.4GHz VSWR1.2
DATASHEET : QLR3100-0316.
LEMO AND H&S EQUIVALENT CONNECTORS
Part Number: QLR3100-0316
Body Material : Brass
Body Plating : Tin-zinc-copper
Cable Entry : Crimp
Cable Type : RG174 and RG188 and RG316
Connector Gender : Plug
Connector Polarity : Standard polarity
Connector Series : 00.250 and QLA and QLR
Coupling nut material & plating : Brass Tin-zinc-copper
Geometry : Straight
Impedance : 50ohm
Pin Entry : Crimp
Title : QLR plug crimp for RG174,RG188,RG316; 1.4GHz VSWR1.2
DATASHEET : QLR3100-0316.pdf
Connector, C, Plug, Right Angle, RG213, C3200B-9213
Connector, C, Plug, Right Angle, RG213
Part Number: C3200B-9213,
Coaxial Connector
C Type
Plug (Conventional Male)
Crimp
Right Angle
RG213
Connector, RP-TNC Jack, RG316, CH-RTJ-316-BH
Connector, RP-TNC Jack, RG316, CH-RTJ-316-BH
TNC Connector
Jack- Reverse Polarity (Male Pin – Female Body)
Crimp Fitting
Bulkhead
Fits RG316 & RG174
Part Number: CH-RTJ-316-BH
Connector, 4.3/10 Plug, 200 series, CH-4.3P-200
Connector, 4.3/10 Plug, 200 series, Crimp
Coaxial Connector
4.3/10
Plug (Conventional Male)
200 Series Cable
Crimp
Part Number: CH-4.3P-200
Connector, 4.3/10 Jack, 200 series, CH-4.3J-200
Connector, 4.3/10 Jack, 200 series, CH-4.3J-200
Coaxial Connector,
4.3/10
Jack (Conventional Female),
200 series,
Crimp,
Part Number: CH-4.3J-200
Connector, SMA, RP Jack, RG316, CH-RAJ-316-BH-Oring
Connector, SMA, RP Jack, RG316
Coaxial Connector
SMA
Reverse Polarity Jack (Female with Male Pin)
Bulkhead with O Ring
Crimp
RG316 RG174
Chang Hong
Part Number: CH-RAJ-316-BH-Oring
Connector, Micro BNC, (HD-BNC), Plug, RG59, CH-MicroBP-59
Connector, Micro BNC, (HD-BNC), Plug, RG59
Part Number: CH-MicroBP-59
Micro BNC (HD-BNC)
Plug (Conventional Male)
RG59
RFShopUK-RG59 Unterminated Cable
*Micro BNC (HD-BNC) connectors are smaller than both BNC and Mini BNC (see examples).
Coaxial Connector, SMA, Jack, Reverse Polarity, Bulkhead, 200 series, CH-RAJ-200-BH
Coaxial Connector, SMA, Jack, Reverse Polarity, Bulkhead, 200 series
Part Number: CH-RAJ-200-BH
- SMA
- Jack Reverse Polarity (Female/Socket with a Male/Plug Pin)
- Bulkhead
- Crimp
- Cable- 200 Series, 195 Series
Category C (RG58 / LMR-195) — all connector types
Category C — by connector family
SMA for RG58 / LMR195
N-Type for RG58 / LMR195
TNC for RG58 / LMR195
Category G2 (LMR-240 / 240-series) — connectors
Category G3 (LMR-400 / 400-series) — connectors
Category C2 (LMR-200 / 200-series) — connectors
Category K (LMR-600 / 600-series) — connectors
FAQs
Do RG58 and LMR-195 use the same connectors?
Usually yes (Category C). Always confirm pin ID and ferrule size against your cable datasheet, especially if your cable is stranded or double braided.
What if my cable is double braided?
Match the sub-category (e.g., B2/B3) because the required ferrule ID can differ from single-braid variants.
Can I mix semi-rigid cables within a Category?
Treat L/L2/L3/L4 as separate fit families. Semi-rigid assemblies often require formed/soldered parts and specific tooling.
Which connectors should I stock for Category C?
SMA, N-Type and TNC families are the most common. Use our Cat C sections above to filter for RG58/LMR195 parts.