Gold-Plated connector UG176 - Shakespeare offers an extensive line of marine grade connectors and adapters for antenna installations. Our new connectors are gold-plated brass to better withstand the elements and to minimize traditional connector-borne signal loss. PL-259-8x-G is a solder-type PL-259 connector with UG176 adapter and a DooDad® Cable Strain Relief for RG-8x coax.