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AD5X

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Re: Window feed thru options
« Reply #15 on: December 27, 2020, 04:17:59 AM »

I removed a brick like K5LXP did. On the inside wall, I mounted a double-gang in-wall electrical outlet box. I used a metal cover that I punched holes for UHF double female connectors, and two weatherproof RJ45 (ethernet) connectors. I used a metal electrical wall mount box covering the removed brock, after filling the removed brick area with insulation. The outside box has plenty of room for the UHF and RJ45 connectors, and I use short cables between the inside and outside boxes. The RJ45 connectors give me a total of 16 wires that I use for remote relay switching and rotator control ( parallel wires for higher current requirements). Everything looks good. And if I ever sell the house it is easy to replace the removed brick if a non-ham buys the house. Phil - AD5X
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K5NOK

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Re: Window feed thru options
« Reply #16 on: February 17, 2021, 07:50:09 PM »

I use the MFJ-4601 . MFJ has other models that give you additional options.
You put it in your window, attach the provided weather stripping shut the window and you have 6 bulk head connectors to attach coax and comes with a ground screw to attach to ground rod.
For those who say the bulk head connectors are cheap, buy your own UHF Double Female Bulkhead (1.75") and replace for an extra $4 dollars each.
For the really adventurous, buy the 8" or 10" so-239 bulk head connectors and drill though your wall and place them and caulk around them. (When you move, take it out and caulk up the hole).
Go here to buy. https://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/SO-239-bulkhead-connectors-s/110.htm
I do not work for the company.
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KC9QBY

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Re: Window feed thru options
« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2021, 05:38:58 PM »

Plus one for doing it right however achieved, not thru windows space.  PVC chase on basement ceiling, rim joist penetration here.  If doing it over, I’d put the entry panel less close to ground which causes the coax thru entry panel bottom and lower arrestor connections a bit awkward......Hey, if I rotate the mounting plate in entry panel 90 degrees, maybe connections a bit less awkward....said another way, think hard.

73 and good luck,

Chuck   KC9QBY
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73,  Chuck  KC9QBY
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