{"product_id":"shakespeare-pl2598xg-gold-plated-pl259-vhf-connector-ug176-adapter-rg8x","title":"Shakespeare PL2598XG Gold-Plated PL-259 VHF Connector with UG-176 Adapter for RG-8\/X","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTerminate RG-8\/X Coax with Confidence.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shakespeare PL2598XG is a gold-plated brass PL-259 male connector with an included UG-176 reducer adapter, purpose-built for terminating RG-8\/X coaxial cable on marine VHF antenna installations. The UG-176 adapter reduces the connector body to fit the smaller diameter of RG-8\/X cable — making this a complete, ready-to-install termination kit for one of the most common coax types used in marine VHF runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold plating on the contact surfaces resists oxidation and maintains a low-resistance, low-loss connection in the salt air and moisture of the marine environment. The brass construction provides durability and reliable thread engagement with SO-239 female connectors on VHF radios and antenna bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePL-259 male connector with gold-plated brass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes UG-176 reducer adapter for RG-8\/X coaxial cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-plated contacts for corrosion resistance and low signal loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits standard SO-239 female connectors on VHF radios and antenna mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for marine VHF antenna cable terminations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminating RG-8\/X coaxial cable for VHF antenna installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting antenna feed lines to fixed-mount VHF radios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing damaged or corroded PL-259 connectors on existing cable runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine VHF antenna installations requiring RG-8\/X cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PL2598XG is the correct connector when you’re working with RG-8\/X coax — the UG-176 adapter is what makes it fit properly, and having it included in the package saves a separate order. This is the connector to reach for when terminating a new antenna cable run or replacing a corroded end on an existing installation. Pairs directly with Shakespeare VHF antennas including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8252890349604\"\u003eShakespeare 5215 36\" Low-Profile VHF Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11131369553956\"\u003eShakespeare 5225XT Galaxy 7.75 ft VHF Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/8131640164388\"\u003eShakespeare Galaxy 14 ft 8 dB VHF Antenna\u003c\/a\u003e. If you need to join two cable runs rather than terminate a single end, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149301678116\"\u003eShakespeare PL258CPG Gold-Plated Double Female PL-258 Splice Connector\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51274713038884,"sku":"167-PL2598XG","price":29.39,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/167-PL2598XG.jpg?v=1786911832","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/shakespeare-pl2598xg-gold-plated-pl259-vhf-connector-ug176-adapter-rg8x","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}