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Re: Origin of the name "BNC" connector

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From: Joe Panfil
Date: Wed, 01 Feb 1989 15:05
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I don't know if you really want to know what BNC stands for, or if this is 
supposed to be a continuing joke.

But, I do know that BNC stands for "Bayonet Nut Connector".

Just like TNC stands for "Threaded Nut Connector".
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Subject: Re: Origin of the name "BNC" connector
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