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Which statement describes a type N RF connector?

A moisture-resistant connector useful to 10 GHz.

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  1. A low noise figure VHF connector
  2. A nickel plated version of the PL-259
  3. A moisture-resistant RF connector useful to 10 GHz ✔

Why: The type N is moisture resistant and useful to 10 GHz. It is a separate design from the PL-259, not a nickel-plated version of it.

Huh, didn't know that: An SMA is a small threaded connector suitable for signals up to several GHz.

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The type N connector stays dry when the weather does not.
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Answer: A moisture-resistant RF connector useful to 10 GHz. The type N is moisture resistant and useful to 10 GHz. It is a separate design from the PL-259, not a nickel-plated version of it.

  1. NCVEC 2023-2027 General Class Pool and Syllabus (6th Errata, Feb 4 2026) ncvec.org/downloads/General%20Class%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%202023-2027%20Public%20Release%20with%206th%20Errata%20Feb%204%202026.pdf
    A moisture-resistant RF connector useful to 10 GHz
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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