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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Coaxial Connector, 10-32, Microdot, Plug, RG316, 10-32Plug-RG316
Coaxial Connector, 10-32, Microdot, Plug, RG316
Part Number: 10-32Plug-RG316
Coaxial Connector
10-32 Microdot compatible
Plug (Conventional Male)
RG316, RG188, RG174, RG179
Approx 3.9mm ID
Crimp
RFShopUK-Other 10-32 microdot type Connectors
RFShopUK-12-32 microdot type Connectors
Coaxial Connector 10-32, Microdot, Jack, Bulkhead, Solder Spill, CH-MDJ-00-BH
Coaxial Connector 10-32, Microdot, Jack, Bulkhead with O-Ring, Solder Spill.
Part Number: CH-MDJ-00-BH
Connector: Microdot Alternative
Type: Jack Bulkhead (with o-ring)
Connection: Solder Spill
Coaxial Connector, 10-32, Microdot, Plug, RG178, 10-32Plug-RG178
Coaxial Connector, 10-32, Microdot, Plug, RG178
Part Number: 10-32Plug-RG178
Coaxial Connector
10-32 Microdot compatible
Plug (Conventional Male)
RG178
Crimp
Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, CH-RTP-58
Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp
Part Number: CH-RTP-58
Coaxial Connector
TNC
Plug Reverse Polarity (Female Pin)
RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series
Crimp
Connector, SMA Plug, RG58, LMR195, LMR200, Crimp, CH-AP-200
Connector, SMA Plug, (Conventional Male), Crimp, for LMR195, LMR200, RG58
Part Number: CH-AP-200
Connector, N, Plug, RG213, CH-NP-213
Connector, N, Plug, RG213,
Part Number: CH-NP-213,
Coaxial Connector,
N Type
Plug (Conventional Male),
RG213 also fits, RG393 and LMR400 Ultra Flex (Multi Strand Core type),
Crimp,
Connector, SMA, Jack, RG316, CH-AJ-316
Connector, SMA, Jack, RG316,
Part Number: CH-AJ-316,
Coaxial Connector,
SMA,
Jack (Conventional Female/Socket),
RG316, 100 Series, RG174, RG188,
Crimp,
SMA Connector Plug (Conventional Male), Solder, RG402, 0141, semi rigid, SMA3300-0141
Part Number: SMA3300-0141
SMA Connector Plug (Conventional Male), Solder, RG402, 0141, semi rigid, SMA3300-0141
Coaxial Connector, 10-32, Microdot, Jack, RG316, 10-32Jack-RG316
Coaxial Connector, 10-32, Microdot, Jack, RG316
Part Number: 10-32Jack-RG316
Coaxial Connector
10-32 Microdot compatible
Jack (Conventional Female)
RG316, RG188, RG174, RG179
Approx 3.9mm ID
Crimp
Coaxial Connector, MCX Plug, RG316, Right Angle, CH-MCXP-316-RA
Coaxial Connector, MCX Plug, RG316, Right Angle
Part Number: CH-MCXP-316-RA
Coaxial Connector
MCX
Plug (Conventional Male)
RG316
Right Angle
Crimp
Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, CH-TP-58
Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58
Part Number: CH-TP-58
TNC
Plug (Conventional Male)
RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series cable
Crimp
RFShopUK- Other TNC Connectors
Coaxial Connector 10-32, Microdot, Jack, PCB Mount, End Launch, CH-MDJ-PCB
Coaxial Connector 10-32, Microdot, Jack, PCB Mount, End Launch
Part Number: CH-MDJ-PCB
Connector: Microdot Alternative (10-32)
Type: Jack (with o-ring)
Connection: PCB Mount, End Launch
Category C (RG58 / LMR-195) — all connector types
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Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, CH-RTP-58
Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp
Part Number: CH-RTP-58
Coaxial Connector
TNC
Plug Reverse Polarity (Female Pin)
RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series
Crimp
Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, CH-TP-58
Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58
Part Number: CH-TP-58
TNC
Plug (Conventional Male)
RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series cable
Crimp
RFShopUK- Other TNC Connectors
Connector, N, Jack, Bulkhead, RG58, CH-NJ-58-BH
Connector, N, Jack, Bulkhead, RG58,
Part Number: CH-NJ-58-BH,
Coaxial Connector,
N Type,
Jack (Conventional Female/Socket),
Bulkhead,
RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series,
Crimp,
Also Compatible with RG223 if CH-F-0223-N ferrule is purchased as an add on.
Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, RA, CH-RTP-58-RA
Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, RA
Part Number: CH-RTP-58-RA
Coaxial Connector
TNC
Plug Reverse Polarity (Female Pin)
RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series
Crimp
Right Angled
Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Crimp, RG58, suits 195/200 series cable, CH-UHFJ-58
Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Crimp, RG58, suits 195/200 series cable
Part Number: CH-UHFJ-58
Connector Type: UHF Jack (Female Pin), SO239
Cable Type: RG58
Fitting: Crimp
Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Bulkhead, Crimp, RG58,195/200 series cable, CH-UHFJ-58-BH
Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Bulkhead, Crimp, RG58, 195/200 series cable
Part Number: CH-UHJ-58-BH
Connector Type: UHF Jack (Female Pin), Bulkhead, SO239
Cable Type: RG58
Fitting: Crimp
Connector, Fakra Jack, Universal, Crimp, RG58, FAKRA-ZJ-02
Connector, Fakra Jack, Universal, Crimp, RG58,
Part Number: FAKRA-ZJ-02
Coaxial Connector,
Fakra
Jack (SMB Jack Standard – see images for clarity),
Universal (Fits all Fakra types) Sea Blue,
Crimp Pin and Ferrule,
RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series,
Previous Part Number: Fakra-ZM-02,
Connector, Fakra Plug, Universal, Crimp, RG58, FAKRA-ZP-02
Connector, Fakra Plug, Universal, Crimp, RG58,
Part Number: FAKRA-ZP-02
Coaxial Connector,
Fakra
Plug (SMB Plug Standard – see images for clarity),
Universal (Fits all Fakra types) Sea Blue,
Crimp Pin and Ferrule,
RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series,
Previous Part Number: Fakra-ZF-02,
Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, Right Angled, CH-TP-58-RA
Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, Right Angled
Part Number: CH-TP-58-RA
TNC
Plug (Conventional Male)
RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series cable
Right Angled
Crimp
RFShopUK- Other TNC Connectors
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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
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Coaxial Connector, FME Jack, 240 Series cable, CH-FMEJ-240
Coaxial Connector, FME Jack, 240 Series cable
Part Number: CH-FMEJ-240
Connector: FME
Type: Jack (Conventional Female)
Cable: 240 Series
Fitting: Crimp
Connector, FME, Plug, 240 Series, Crimp, CH-FMEP-240
Connector, FME, Plug, 240 Series, Crimp,
Part Number: CH-FMEP-240,
Coaxial Connector,
FME,
Plug (Conventional Male),
240 Series,
Crimp,
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Category G3 (LMR-400 / 400-series) — connectors
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Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Bulkhead, RG213, suits RG214, 400 Series, CH-UHFJ-213-BH
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Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Bulkhead, RG213, suits RG214, 400 Series
Part Number: CH-UHFJ-213-BH
Connector Type: UHF Jack (Female Pin), Bulkhead, SO239
Cable Type: RG213, RG214, 400 Series (LMR400),
Fitting: Crimp
Manufacturer: Chang Hong
Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), 400 series, suits RG213 RG214, CH-UHFJ-400
Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), 400 series, suits RG213 RG214
Part Number: CH-UHFJ-400
Connector Type: UHF Jack (Female Pin), SO239
Cable Type: 400 Series (LMR400), RG213, RG214
Fitting: Crimp
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Category C2 (LMR-200 / 200-series) — connectors
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Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, CH-RTP-58
Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp
Part Number: CH-RTP-58
Coaxial Connector
TNC
Plug Reverse Polarity (Female Pin)
RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series
Crimp
Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, CH-TP-58
Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58
Part Number: CH-TP-58
TNC
Plug (Conventional Male)
RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series cable
Crimp
RFShopUK- Other TNC Connectors
Connector, N, Jack, Bulkhead, RG58, CH-NJ-58-BH
Connector, N, Jack, Bulkhead, RG58,
Part Number: CH-NJ-58-BH,
Coaxial Connector,
N Type,
Jack (Conventional Female/Socket),
Bulkhead,
RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series,
Crimp,
Also Compatible with RG223 if CH-F-0223-N ferrule is purchased as an add on.
Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, RA, CH-RTP-58-RA
Connector, TNC Plug, Reverse Polarity, RG58, Crimp, RA
Part Number: CH-RTP-58-RA
Coaxial Connector
TNC
Plug Reverse Polarity (Female Pin)
RG58, 195 Series, 200 Series
Crimp
Right Angled
Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Crimp, RG58, suits 195/200 series cable, CH-UHFJ-58
Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Crimp, RG58, suits 195/200 series cable
Part Number: CH-UHFJ-58
Connector Type: UHF Jack (Female Pin), SO239
Cable Type: RG58
Fitting: Crimp
Connector, N Plug, 200 Series, N3100A-L200
Connector, N Plug, 200 Series
Part Number: N3100A-L200
N Plug (Conventional Male)
Crimp
Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Bulkhead, Crimp, RG58,195/200 series cable, CH-UHFJ-58-BH
Connector, UHF Jack (SO239), Bulkhead, Crimp, RG58, 195/200 series cable
Part Number: CH-UHJ-58-BH
Connector Type: UHF Jack (Female Pin), Bulkhead, SO239
Cable Type: RG58
Fitting: Crimp
Connector, Fakra Jack, Universal, Crimp, RG58, FAKRA-ZJ-02
Connector, Fakra Jack, Universal, Crimp, RG58,
Part Number: FAKRA-ZJ-02
Coaxial Connector,
Fakra
Jack (SMB Jack Standard – see images for clarity),
Universal (Fits all Fakra types) Sea Blue,
Crimp Pin and Ferrule,
RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series,
Previous Part Number: Fakra-ZM-02,
Connector, Fakra Plug, Universal, Crimp, RG58, FAKRA-ZP-02
Connector, Fakra Plug, Universal, Crimp, RG58,
Part Number: FAKRA-ZP-02
Coaxial Connector,
Fakra
Plug (SMB Plug Standard – see images for clarity),
Universal (Fits all Fakra types) Sea Blue,
Crimp Pin and Ferrule,
RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series,
Previous Part Number: Fakra-ZF-02,
Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, Right Angled, CH-TP-58-RA
Connector, TNC, Plug, RG58, Right Angled
Part Number: CH-TP-58-RA
TNC
Plug (Conventional Male)
RG58, 200 Series, 195 Series cable
Right Angled
Crimp
RFShopUK- Other TNC Connectors
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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.