Product Description
PAL Female to Type F Male Coaxial Adapter
The American Radio Supply ARS-G973 is a compact 75-ohm coaxial adapter designed to connect equipment using a PAL/Belling-Lee female jack to equipment or coaxial cable using a Type F male threaded plug. It provides a convenient solution for adapting between PAL television and radio equipment and the widely used North American Type F coaxial standard.
Key Features
- Part Number: ARS-G973
- Configuration: PAL Female Jack to Type F Male Plug
- Impedance: 75 Ohms
- PAL Interface: Belling-Lee / IEC 61169-2 / IEC 169-2
- Connection: Push-fit PAL female jack to threaded Type F male plug
- Frequency Range: DC to 2 GHz
- Body: Machined/cast metal construction
- Finish: Nickel plated for corrosion resistance and durability
- Dielectric: High-frequency insulating material
- Compact, low-profile design
- Ideal for 75-ohm video, television, broadcast, CATV, antenna, and RF applications
Applications
- Cross-Regional Equipment Connections – Adapt Type F coaxial cables and components to PAL/Belling-Lee equipment.
- TV & Antenna Systems – Suitable for terrestrial VHF/UHF television antennas, receivers, and distribution equipment.
- FM/DAB Radio Equipment – Connects Type F coaxial cabling to compatible PAL antenna inputs.
- CATV & Broadband Equipment – Useful for cable television, set-top boxes, satellite equipment, and broadband installations.
- RF Signal Adaptation – Provides a quick mechanical connection between two different 75-ohm coaxial interface standards.
- Legacy Equipment – Helps integrate PAL-equipped equipment with modern Type F coaxial installations.
Electrical Specifications
- Impedance: 75 Ohms
- Interface Standard: IEC 61169-2 / IEC 169-2 (Belling-Lee)
- Frequency Range: DC to 2 GHz
- VSWR: ~1.15:1 typical at 800 MHz
- Insertion Loss: ~0.10 dB typical
- Contact Resistance: ≤ 5 mΩ
- Dielectric Withstanding Voltage: 500 VRMS
Mechanical Specifications
- PAL Side: Female Jack
- Type F Side: Male Plug
- PAL Connection: Push-fit
- Type F Connection: Threaded / Screw-on
- Body Material: Brass / Zinc Alloy
- Plating: Nickel Plated
- Dielectric Insulator: Delrin or high-frequency polymer
- Durability: ~500 mating cycles
Product Description
The ARS-G973 PAL Female to Type F Male Adapter is designed for reliable 75-ohm RF signal connectivity where a PAL/Belling-Lee female antenna or RF jack must be adapted to a Type F threaded connection. Its nickel-plated metal construction provides durability and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for television, antenna, CATV, broadband, FM/DAB radio, and general RF applications.
