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Whats the deal with reverse polarity (RP) connectors?

April 26, 2017connectors deal Polarity reverse rp

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Whats the deal with reverse polarity (RP) connectors?

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“Reverse polarity connectors have the normal “male” and “female” inner connector parts swapped over so that female contacts are used in the plug connector and male contacts in the jack. Their purpose is to prevent the user from inadvertently plugging in equipment (such as a radio antenna) that differs from the type specified by the manufacturer.

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“Reverse polarity connectors have the normal “male” and “female” inner connector parts swapped over so that female contacts are used in the plug connector and male contacts in the jack.