General exam question G6B07
Subelement G6, CIRCUIT COMPONENTS· Group G6B
Which of the following describes a type N connector?
- A.A moisture-resistant RF connector useful to 10 GHz (correct answer)
- B.A small bayonet connector used for data circuits
- C.A low noise figure VHF connector
- D.A nickel plated version of the PL-259
WhyA type N connector is a moisture-resistant RF connector useful to about 10 GHz. A type N connector is a robust, moisture-resistant threaded RF connector rated for reliable performance up to about 10 GHz, making it popular for outdoor and higher-frequency amateur applications, answer A. It's a threaded, not bayonet, connector, so it's not the small bayonet type described in B, it isn't specifically defined by a low VHF noise figure, and it's a distinct connector family from the PL-259, not just a nickel-plated version of it, so B, C, and D are wrong.
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2023-2027 NCVEC Element 3 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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