Wilson Electronics 971117 N-Female to N-Female Barrel Connector

The Wilson Electronics 971117 N-Female to N-Female Barrel Connector does one job: it couples two N-Male terminated cables into a single continuous run. Wilson designates it for connecting two Wilson 400 coax cables with N-Male connectors, and describes it as an adapter for joining components of cell phone signal booster kits.

This part solves a common problem during booster installs. A run falls short of where the antenna or amplifier needs to sit, and there are already two good cable lengths on hand. A barrel connector joins them without re-terminating either cable. It is also useful when a run has to pass through a wall or other boundary in two sections, or when a cable is replaced in stages.

With N-Female ports on both ends, it mates directly with the N-Male connectors used on Wilson 400 cable. That includes cables terminated in the field with the Wilson 971109 N-Male crimp connector. The barrel weighs 0.08 lb, is made in the United States, and carries a 2-year limited warranty. It is a small, useful part to keep in any installer's kit.