The Amphenol RF 031-6802 is a reverse-polarity TNC (RP-TNC) plug with a female centre socket, designed for field-termination on RG-58 coaxial cable. The RP-TNC interface swaps the gender of the centre contact compared to a standard TNC — the plug body carries the female socket, while the mating jack carries the male pin. This is a common interface in Wi-Fi and ISM-band antenna systems where regulatory requirements dictate reverse polarity. The connector is rated for 50 Ohm impedance and operates up to 6 GHz, covering 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands comfortably. It is intended for free-hanging (in-line) use with a threaded coupling nut for vibration-resistant mating.
Termination and cable prep — crimp shield, solder centre
The dielectric is PTFE, which holds up to the 165°C upper operating limit and maintains stable impedance through the cable-to-connector transition.
Durability and environmental range
No gasket or sealing is specified in the listing; for outdoor installations where moisture ingress is a concern, a weatherproof boot or sealed mating jack should be used.
