Connectors - Motorola RCA MHV MX

Motorola / RCA / MHV / MX RF Connectors

This collection contains several older or specialized connector families commonly encountered on automotive radios, scanners, communications equipment, test equipment, and vintage electronic equipment.

Motorola-style antenna connectors were widely used for automobile radio antenna connections and were also used on many scanners and communications receivers. When replacing or adapting one of these connections, verify the actual mating dimensions rather than assuming that a visually similar RCA connector is interchangeable.

RCA connectors, also called phono connectors, are best known for audio and video use but have also been used for RF connections on a variety of radios and electronic equipment.

MHV (Miniature High Voltage) connectors resemble BNC connectors, but they are a different connector family. Because high voltage may be present in MHV applications, do not substitute or intentionally mate BNC and MHV connectors. SHV connectors were subsequently designed with a mechanically incompatible interface to reduce the possibility of accidental connection to BNC equipment.

Motorola MX-style antenna connections were used on various Motorola portable radios. Several mechanically similar versions exist, and the RF contact arrangement may differ between equipment. Verify the exact radio model and mating interface before selecting a connector or adapter.

When ordering, compare the connector body, center contact, mounting arrangement, and equipment application. Contact us if you are uncertain which version you need.