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Professional Grade Test Cables and Adaptors Fast, Reliable, Repeatable RF Test
Measurements For Hand-Held and Mobile Radios
Blue Streak-QMA
Blue Streak-QMA test cables and adaptors
eliminate uncertainties in RF power output and
sensitivity measurements associated with BNC
adaptors. The system consists of a high frequency,
phase stable, QMA-equipped test cable and
various mating adaptors designed to fit most
manufacturers hand held and mobile radios. The
snap-on, pull-off design is extremely secure when
mated. Each half can rotate 360oC relative to its
mate yet together they exhibit little or no change in
RF performance.
Blue Streak test cables have an extra heavy duty
connector attachment system and an unparalleled
reputation with the largest radio and RF test
equipment manufacturers in the world as a very
long life, rugged value-priced coax test cable.
Features and Benefits:
• 2500+ Mating Life Cycle
• High Flex Life, Phase Stable Coax
• Triple Shielded Cable
• Robust Connector Attachment System
• Stainless Steel Connectors and Adaptors
• Rugged, Solder-Clamp Attachment
• ROHS Compliant
Cable Construction
• Inner Conductor: Solid Silver Plated Copper
• Clad Steel
• Dielectric: Solid PTFE
• Shield: Silver-Plated Copper Flat Ribbon Braid
• Aluminum-Polyimide Tape Interlayer
• 36 GA Silver-Plated Copper Braid (90%k)
• Jacket: Clear FEP
Connectors
• Passivated Stainless Steel Finish
• QMA Coupling Nut Nickel Plated Brass
• QMA SureGrip! Coupling Nut Design
• Captive Contact
• Knurl/Hex Coupling Nut Type N
• PTFE Dielectric
Connector Attachment/Strain Relief
• Rugged, Solder-Clamp to Braid 175 lb Pull Force
• Redundant Triple Layer Strain Relief System
Physical and Mechanical Specifications
Bend Radius minimum1 in 25 mm
Connector Retention >175 lbs
Mating Life Cycle Type N: >5000* QMA: >2500 =
Length Tolerances <2ft. or 0.75m, -0 +0.50”(12.7mm)
>2ft. or 0.75m, -0 +2% of length
Electrical Specifications
VSWR Max 4 GHz 6 GHz
BNC 1.20:1
Type N, QMA 1.25:1
Impedance 50 ohms
Velocity of Propagation 70%
Shielding Effectiveness >100dB
Capacitance 29.4 pf/ft = 96.4 pf/meter
Phase Stability
(10, 4” radius, 180o reverse bends) DC to 6 GHz: +/- 1.1o
Attenuation Max @ +77oF (+25oC)
Attenuation (GHz) dB/100ft dB/100m
1 12.2 40.0
2 18.0 59.0
6 34.2 112
12 52.5 172
18 68.4 224
26.5 88.7 290
Power Handling @ +77oF (+25oC) (Sea Level) (Cable Only***)
Power Handling (GHz) Watts (max.)
0.4 891
1 539
2 363
6 180
12 151
18 120
26.5 60
*Type N: Assumes use of calibrated torque wrench, proper care and cleaning of
interface and mated connector is within mil spec limits.
**QMA: Assumes proper use, care and cleaning.
*** Connector configuration may limit cable assembly maximum power handling
capability.
Specfications subject to change without notice.
Ordering Information
Test Cables Only
AC25046 Blue Streak 4 Foot Cable BNC (m) - TNC (m)
AC25047 Blue Streak 4 Foot Cable N (m) - N (m)
AC25049 Blue Streak 4 Foot Cable BNC (m) - N (m)
AC25053 Blue Streak 3 Foot Cable N (m) - QMA (m) “Quick
Connect”
AC25054 Blue Streak “Quick Connect” Combo Kit AC25053 +
AC25050
AC25056 Blue Streak QMA to QMA quick connect cable
Adaptor Kits
AC25055 QMA Adaptor Kit (includes 24 assorted Type-N, BNC,
TNC, SMA UHF, Mini-UHF and others)
Attenuators
AC25059 6dB - 150 Watt Attenuator, DC to 1.5GHz
AC25060 10dB - 150 Watt Attenuator, DC to 1.5GHz
Terminators
AC25061 50 Ohm - 150 Watt, DC to 5.0GHz Terminator
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All Times QMA adaptors are fabricated from the highest quality stainless steel for superior performance and extra long life.
SMA Jack (Motorola) (Motorola) Mini-UHF Plug
(AC25073) (AC25074) (AC25075) (AC25062)
TNC Plug N Plug-QMA Type N Plug Type N Jack
(AC25067) Plug Between Series (AC25063) (AC25079)
Qty 2 (AC25068) Qty 2 Qty 2
SMA Plug SMA Jack (Motorola) BNC Jack
(AC25064) (AC25050) (AC25076) (AC25082)
Qty 2 Qty 2
PL259 Plug PL259 Jack BNC Plug Mini UHF Jack
(AC25065) (AC25070) (AC25071) (AC25066)
Qty 2
M/A-COM ICOM J-Plug Field Pouch for Kit
(AC25058) (AC25078) (AC25055)
(Order pn 3190-584)
Shop case is blow molded, dual walled, high impact, padlockable construction. It is impervious to gas, oil, grease and most chemicals. It features a
long life cover and dense foam inserts that securely hold adaptors even during rough handling. UPS and airline approved. Field kit pouches are
heavy duty, cut-resistant suede with a sturdy, lockable, wide-mouthed zipper access.
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indication of the product capacity, performance and
suitability, none of which shall form part of any con-
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