From Wikipedia, for SMA:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMA_connector

From Wikipedia for BNC:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNC_connector

Isn't the internet wonderful.
Asking which one is better is like asking a Ford lover and a Shevvy lover 
which is the better car maker.
They've both got their advantages and disadvantages.
They both tend to be less lossy at higher frequencies compared to a UHF 
connector, or what some call a PL259 male,  or SO239 female.
They're both a pain in the ass to put on coaxes lol.

73
Colin, V A6BKX

-----Original Message----- 
From: David Pearson
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 9:51 PM
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Subject: question

Hi All:
I hear the terms   "sma", and" bnc"used frequently(especially with regard to
HT's).  Do these 3 letter designations actually stand for something, and if
so, what, and what are the advantages/disadvantages of each type?

Best regards,



David S. Pearson-wa4dsp


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