Product Overview
Industrial Products Co. UG-1016/U High-Voltage RF Receptacle for RG-59
Condition
New old stock (NOS). Unused vintage legacy inventory in opened manufacturer bag. Includes clamp nut, two flat washers, hex nut, and rubber gasket ring. Silver-plated finish shows vintage surface patina and tarnish from shelf storage. Visual inspection complete; dielectric and socket contact are clean and intact.
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Product Overview
Built to military specifications, this IPC 74868-UG-1016/U MHV (Miniature High Voltage) series RF coaxial jack provides dependable high-voltage cable termination. Originally produced by Industrial Products Company (Danbury, CT; CAGE 74868), this female receptacle uses a straight clamp assembly to terminate RG-59, RG-59A, RG-59B, and RG-62 coaxial cables. Featuring extended PTFE dielectric insulation and silver-plated brass construction, it provides secure two-lug bayonet coupling for radiation detectors, nuclear instrumentation, and test apparatus operating up to 5,000 V RMS.
Key Features
- Military designation UG-1016/U (NSN 5935-00-820-3096, CAGE 74868)
- MHV series female jack with two-stud bayonet locking interface
- Straight cable clamp termination with rear threaded collar and hardware
- Compatible with RG-59, RG-59A, RG-59B, RG-62, and RG-71 coaxial cables
- 5,000 V RMS test rating and 3,500 V RMS continuous operating voltage
- Silver-plated brass body with PTFE (Teflon) dielectric core
- Solder-cup female socket contact
Applications
- Terminating high-voltage coaxial runs on photomultiplier tubes and scintillation counters.
- Connecting GM detector probes to legacy nuclear survey meters and NIM bin instrumentation.
- Replacing corroded or missing MHV cable ends on lab high-voltage power supplies.
- Makers and physics hobbyists building DIY Geiger counters and cloud chambers requiring reliable 1kV to 3kV bias feeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this MHV jack mate with a standard BNC plug?
No. While the bayonet outer shell looks similar to BNC, MHV connectors feature extended overlapping PTFE dielectric insulators designed specifically to handle high voltages and prevent flashover. They do not intermate with standard low-voltage BNC hardware.
What cable types fit this clamp assembly?
The clamp hardware and rubber compression grommet are designed for coaxial cables including RG-59, RG-59A, RG-59B, RG-62, and RG-71.
What mating connector pairs with this jack?
This female jack mates with standard military-style MHV male cable plugs, such as the UG-932/U series.
Silver-plated brass and solid Teflon from an era when high-voltage hardware was built to outlast the test bench. Thread the clamp, lock the bayonet, and bring your detector line back to life.
