SMA-F to UHF UC-1 Female Adapter for Baofeng UV-5R

SMA-F to UHF Jack Adapter (UC-1)

A high-quality adapter from a female SMA connector (SMA-F) to a UHF jack, allowing external antennas terminated with a UC-1 (PL-259) plug to be connected to compact two-way radios. The adapter is precision-engineered, featuring a Teflon (PTFE) insulator and gold-plated contacts, which ensure excellent radio circuit performance and facilitate the creation of advanced communication systems.

Key Technical Features

• Input connector: SMA female (SMA-F)
• Output connector: UHF socket (compatible with UC-1 and PL-259 plugs)
• Contact finish: gold-plated for optimal conductivity
• Dielectric material: Teflon (PTFE)—excellent dielectric and temperature properties
• Design type: straight adapter

Example Applications

• Connecting a stationary base station antenna operating in the 2m/70cm band to a handheld dual-band radio.
• Integrating a frequency scanner with an external car antenna.
• Connecting measurement equipment, such as antenna analyzers or SWR meters.
• Building portable, case-mounted backup and monitoring communication kits.
• Testing coaxial cables terminated with common UHF connectors.

Benefits

• Minimization of signal loss thanks to the use of high-quality gold plating on contact elements.
• Resistance to temperature and wear thanks to genuine Teflon insulation instead of cheaper plastic substitutes.
• Versatile connections, allowing for the flexible use of standard feed lines in amateur radio systems.
• Robust metal construction designed to handle heavier and thicker coaxial cables.

Device Compatibility

The adapter works seamlessly with radios equipped with a male SMA antenna connector. Below is a list of popular models:

• Baofeng: UV-5R, UV-5R HP, UV-5R UP, UV-82, UV-82 HP, T-57, BF-A58, UV-8HX, UV-6R, UV-3R Plus, UV-B5, UV-B6, UV-6, BF-888-S
• Wouxun: KG-UV1D, KG-UV2D, KG-UV6D
• Intek: KT 960, KT 980 HP
• Other two-way radios, scanners, and receivers with a compatible input jack.