RG-316 · Coax & RF Connections
A coaxial cable, connector, adapter, choke, or RF interconnect.
Why operators make room for it
CHA RG-316: complete the RF path without improvising at the feed point
CHA RG-316 belongs in the RF path between the radio and antenna, where cable length, connector choice, loss, routing, and common-mode control can change how the finished station behaves.
Ideal for QRP and SOTA operators, this rugged high-quality coax 50-ohm coax is half the weight of an equivalent RG-58 coax and much less bulky. An added feature is the preinstalled RFI choke to combat common mode currents. Available in 15’ and 25’ lengths with male BNC connectors, and rated to 500w at 30 mHz. These 3’ RG-316 coax jumpers are ideal to connect your radio to a tuner or amplifier with minimal weight and bulk.
CHA RG-316 is part of the antenna system even though it does not radiate intentionally. Cable length, loss, connector type, routing, and feed-point common-mode control can decide whether a field setup is convenient, repeatable, and quiet. Choose the cable for a documented Chameleon antenna path and confirm whether an integrated choke already satisfies that path's requirement.
Choose it when its specific job removes a real point of friction from the station, and confirm what else is required before ordering. The best next step is always a verified compatible component or documented expansion—not a random accessory that merely looks related.
Quick product reference
Key Specifications
- Product type
- Coax & RF Connections
- Primary role
- A coaxial cable, connector, adapter, choke, or RF interconnect.
- Available size
- 3' COAX JUMPERS
- 15' RFI CHOKE
- 25' RFI CHOKE
- Selection rule
- Match connector type, cable length, frequency, power, and weather exposure
- System rating
- The lowest applicable component rating governs
- RF-path role
- Cable, connector, adapter, or common-mode-control component
- Interface verification
- Confirm connector family, gender, impedance, thread, and weather-sealing requirements
- Cable planning
- Match length, loss, bend radius, strain relief, routing, and operating frequency
Operator decision support
Plan the complete setup
See what this product is best suited for, what the documented setup needs, and the boundaries to confirm before deployment.
- Best for
A carefully chosen antenna can still be undermined by the wrong connector, a strained cable, unnecessary loss, or common-mode current on the feed line.
- What else you need
Match connector type, cable length, frequency, power, and weather exposure
- Compatible with
Confirm connector family, gender, impedance, thread, and weather-sealing requirements
What an operator can do
- Match connector gender and type at both ends without forcing or cross-threading the connection.
- Route coax with strain relief, a suitable bend radius, and weather protection where required.
- Use the lowest power, frequency, loss, and environmental rating that applies to the complete RF path.
Complete product details
Ideal for QRP and SOTA operators, this rugged high-quality coax 50-ohm coax is half the weight of an equivalent RG-58 coax and much less bulky. An added feature is the preinstalled RFI choke to combat common mode currents. Available in 15’ and 25’ lengths with male BNC connectors, and rated to 500w at 30 mHz.
RG-316 3’ Coax Jumpers:
These 3’ RG-316 coax jumpers are ideal to connect your radio to a tuner or amplifier with minimal weight and bulk. Terminated with male BNC connectors.
Attenuation / Average Power:
Frequency (MHz) Nom db / 100 Average Power (KW)
30 4.3 1.09
50 5.6 0.84
150 9.8 0.48
220 1 1.9 0.39
450 17.2 0.27
900 24.7 0.18
15 32.3 0.14
1800 35.5 0.13
2000 37.6 0.12
2500 42.4 0.10
5800 66.9 0.06
8000 80.0 0.05
