What cable can I use on my SBS-1 / RadarBox?
The SBS-1 uses a BNC connector. The SBS-1e and RadarBox use an SMA connector. Because the ADS-B system operates up at 1090 MHz, loss can be a real issue with cable. Using a low quality cable could really degrade the signal coming into your receiver. We recommend an RG8 size cable for anything longer than 25′. If you want to use a single center conductor cable, it’s going to be very stiff and difficult to work with. If you choose a flexi style cable with a multi strand center conductor, it will make it easier. SMA connectors are very small, but people have reported successfully using an SMA on an RG8 size cable, and directly connecting it to the box. But it’s very important to reinforce both the cable and box by using velcro or something to hold them both down on the table. But we also offer flexible patch cables as an option with our ADS-B antenna.
