A radio-frequency connector (10) comprises a connector member (12) and a coaxial cable (20) coupled to the connector member (12). The connector member (12) includes a ground contact (19) and a slot (16) for receiving a card-shaped object (14). The coaxial cable (20) includes a central conductor (30) providing an electrical contact for the connector member (12) and a shield (28) connected with an electrical contact (18) to ground potential.