An [NConnector N-Connector] is a [CoaxialCable coaxial cable] connector designed for radio frequencies up to 11 GHz over 50 Ohm cable. Designed (and named) after Paul Neill at Bell Labs, it was developed in the 1940's as the first connector designed for microwave applications. It was also designed for rugged professional use, and is highly durable and weather-proof (but not water-proof). The [NConnector N-Connector] has become somewhat of a standard in professional use from 200 MHz to 11 GHz, since it performs excellently, and terminates natively to [RG-8], [RG-213], and of course [LMR-400]. [NConnector N-Connector] assemblies are available for almost all [CoaxialCable coaxial cable] types. It's standard to wire a cable with __male__ connectors at either end, and use __female__ connectors on antennas and radio equipment.