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Can someone tell me what cable connector for reg-8 mini 8 coax ,is it a male BNC connector ,the the one that you push on and twist and is there different sizes for different cables ?
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Look for BNC connectors for RG-8X, which is the code for the mini type - but I've not seen this size in any of my popular sites in the gland types, only crimp ons.

Personally, I'd not use this cable, simply because it's non-standard, so therefore less choice on terminating it. PL259 plugs designed to screw onto RG-58 will fit this cable as the thread squeezes and cuts in, but BNCs are more precise in their cable sizes.
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I've just. Found one on eBay Paul cheers , but what do you mean by non standard and terminating it ?
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Oh I know what you mean fitting the connector
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