Shakespeare PL259G Gold-Plated PL-259 VHF Connector for RG-8U / RG-213 Coax
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The Standard PL-259 for Full-Size Coax.
The Shakespeare PL259G is a gold-plated brass PL-259 male connector designed for terminating full-size RG-8U and RG-213 coaxial cable — the larger-diameter coax commonly used in longer antenna runs where lower signal loss is a priority. It fits directly onto the cable without a reducer adapter, making it the straightforward choice for standard full-size coax installations.
Gold plating on the contact surfaces resists oxidation and salt air corrosion, maintaining a low-resistance, low-loss connection over the life of the installation. The PL-259 is the standard male connector used on virtually all marine VHF antenna cables and radio SO-239 input jacks, making this a universal fit across brands and models.
Key Features
- PL-259 male connector — the standard termination for marine VHF antenna coax
- Gold-plated brass construction for corrosion resistance and low signal loss
- Designed for RG-8U and RG-213 full-size coaxial cable — no adapter required
- Fits standard SO-239 female connectors on VHF radios and antenna bases
- Suitable for marine VHF antenna cable terminations
Compatible Applications
- Terminating RG-8U coaxial cable for VHF antenna installations
- Terminating RG-213 coaxial cable for VHF antenna installations
- Longer antenna cable runs where low signal loss is a priority
- Replacing damaged or corroded PL-259 connectors on existing full-size coax runs
- Connecting antenna feed lines to fixed-mount VHF radios
Parts Desk Insights
The PL259G is the right connector when you’re working with full-size RG-8U or RG-213 coax — the larger cable diameter fits the PL-259 body directly without a reducer, which simplifies the termination. RG-8U and RG-213 are the preferred coax for longer runs (typically over 20 ft) because their lower loss characteristics preserve signal strength over distance. For shorter runs or installations using RG-58 A/U or RG-8/X, see the Shakespeare PL259CPG Solderless PL-259 Connector for RG-58/RG-8X or the Shakespeare PL2598XG PL-259 Connector with UG-176 Adapter. If you need to join two cable runs end-to-end, see the Shakespeare PL258CPG Gold-Plated Double Female Splice Connector. Pairs with Shakespeare VHF antennas including the Shakespeare 5215 36" Low-Profile VHF Antenna, Shakespeare 5225XT Galaxy 7.75 ft VHF Antenna, and Shakespeare Galaxy 14 ft 8 dB VHF Antenna.
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