Relates to connectors for r.f. transmission lines and serves as ageneric specification providing the basis for the sectionalstandards which apply to individual connector types. Establishesuniform concepts and procedures concerning:-terminology;-standard ratings and characteristics;-testing and measuring procedures concerning electrical andmechanical properties;-classification of connectors with regard to environmental testingprocedures involving temperature, humidity and vibration.This consolidated version consists of the first edition (1992),its amendment 1 (1996) and its amendment 2 (1997). Therefore, no need to order amendments in addition to this publication.