I believe that my adapter collection contains a SMA to BNC and a SMA 
to so239.  They each have a couple of feet of thin coax between the 
connectors.  Perfect for those times when you go mobile/portable and 
need to connect to another antenna.  I think I've seen those same 
adapters mounted back to back but don't want to put the strain on the 
internal SMA connector that might occcur.  Have had a Kenwood THF7 
and an Icom T90 for years, with knock on wood, no SMA problems.
Pat, K9JAUAt 09:04 AM 2/28/2015, you wrote:
>Hi Steve!
>
>Totally.  I am a bit skeptical about it.  Indeed the only way to really
>check it out is to get it and try it out.  So, I think I will.
>
>73,
>Richard
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
>Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 8:01 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: "SMA Saver" Advice
>
>Richard,
>
>Not much to go on from the description.  I'd still be concerned about adding
>the length of the connector to what's connected to the radio.  Have you had
>problems with SMA connectors breaking?  If not, then I wouldn't spend money
>on this device.  However, it might be worth the $5 just to satisfy your
>curiosity.  We can speculate all day, but you won't know for sure unless you
>try one.  Maybe you should just buy one and keep it in your junk box just in
>case.
>
>Steve
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Richard B McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: February 27, 2015 19:20
>Subject: Re: "SMA Saver" Advice
>
>
> > Hi Steve!
> >
> > Your advice is sage.  Indeed, I am weighing the lesser of evils.
> > Following
> > is something that has been referred to me.  What do you think?
> >
> >
>http://www.americanradiosupply.com/sma-male-to-sma-female-coaxial-adapter-sa
> > ver-sma-2510/
> >
> > 73,
> > Richard
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
> > Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 10:09 AM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: "SMA Saver" Advice
> >
> > 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
> >>
> >