Whats a pigtail (cable tails)?
Pigtail to N adaptor This is cable number 1 of 2. This component goes under many names, it’s simply a small length of cable with adapting connectors to join the proprietary socket on the network adaptor to your external antenna cable. The proprietary and somewhat small socket on the network adaptor is much finer than heavy gauge, low loss external antenna cable. You may purchase an already assembled cable for your application or wish build one yourself. An RF connector needs to be in place at each end of the pigtail. On one end a suitable connector for your network adaptor, the other end an industry-standard RF connector (generally “N” type). Some proprietary connectors can be sourced from x.net.au for about $60 or Pacific Satellite for about $110, although other sources are appearing. They are expensive because they are proprietary. Industry standard N connectors range around $10. You will need to ensure that you purchase the correct connectors to suit your type of coaxial cable. The
