Richard,

I've never heard of an "SMA saver", but it strikes me that such a device 
solves one problem, but creates another.  While such a device cuts down on 
the number of times you connect and disconnect your antenna from the SMA 
connector on the radio, it also adds to the length of the antenna itself, 
which might ultimately put more stress on the connector.  Besides, by adding 
another connector into the mix, you may be introducing an RF "bump" into 
your antenna path, which may reduce your antenna's efficiency, particularly 
at UHF frequencies.

I guess I've been lucky enough never to have damaged an SMA connector, but 
it seems to me that if you're careful not to cross-thread the connector, you 
won't have problems.  Then again, maybe I've just been lucky.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard B McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: February 27, 2015 12:07
Subject: "SMA Saver" Advice


> Hi!
>
>
>
> I am pondering using a "SMA saver" to prolong the life of the SMA antenna
> connection on my Kenwood TH-F6 HT.  Presumably, with a SMA saver, you
> connect it to the HT just once, and then your antenna (e.g., rubber duck) 
> or
> whatever to the SMA saver many times.  When the SMA saver wears out, you
> just remove it from the HT, and then replace it with another SMA saver.
>
>
>
> So, does anyone have a recommendation for where I can buy these?  Also, 
> what
> advice do you have about the pros and cons of using a SMA saver?
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Richard KK6MRH
>