this invention relates to a ultra high frequency coaxial connector that can be applied to the end of a coaxial cable in the field by an inexperienced layman using only pliers . more particularly , the invention consists of a coupling nut having internal threads for mating with an antenna jack or the like , a shell around which the coupling nut fits and a center contact unit which fits into the shell . included in the unit is a center contact into which is positioned the coaxial cables center conductor and , surrounding the contact , a dielectric which fits into the shell trapping the coaxial cable &# 39 ; s braided shield thereinbetween .