That's the main reason for plugging an "extension" cable into the radio and
plugging the antenna into it.

Keeps from wearing out the jack on the radio.

what 'exactly' would that be Gray? Do you or someone else have a catalogue #
from Rat Shack on this. I'd really appreciate it, I had started a thread on
this said subject but never got an 'exact' answer.

If you could or someone else, I'd really appreciate it. :-)