So239 to 3/8 adapter for magmount base ?

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So239 to 3/8 adapter for magmount base ?

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As title is their such a adapter so I can use my sirio magmount so239for a 3/8 antenna .
I remember seeing a sirio brand 3/8 base converter to so239 opposite but not to use a 3/8 whip .
Prefer one that gives a stable fit and won't just rely on it screwing into so239 without outer support to base
Failing this can you get the base connectors in 3/8 fitting with the colar lock nut that holds fitting into base as these magmount are I've got.
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Look near the bottom of the page , is this what you're after ?
http://www.kcb.co.uk/shop2/contents/en-uk/d35.html#p233
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Re: So239 to 3/8 adapter for magmount base ?

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E/BAY ITEM NUMBER=201857712159 is what you need.
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Excellent cheers guys both are what I want exactly.
Brilliant.

Much appreciated
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Couple of questions further please.
Got the sirio one on order so should arrive Monday Tuesday.

Using this will it effect swr or not.

Secondly I saw prior so239 3/8 converters that look like a pl with a 3/8 head other end which does the same I suspect but it looks less stable as theirs no wide base just the threaded collar
Has anyone used one of these on a magmount base for a antenna .
Does it have a limitation on how long a antenna can be used on it .
And does it again effect swr once used.

Thank you again
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Re: So239 to 3/8 adapter for magmount base ?

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I've only used the sirio adapter , I suppose it all boils down to what antenna you're putting on it . I've not noticed any difference re the SWR but then again others may have noticed a difference .Try it and see is your best option mate .
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