Steve -
Put the plexi panel at the bottom. Cut a couple of pieces of 1x2 to match the
distance between the top of the bottom sash and the top to the window frame
(tight press fit) and put 1 piece on each side.
Or get one of these. You'll probably still need the sticks.
http://www.dxengineering.com/parts/mfj-4600?seid=dxese1&gclid=CLvJ_ZLBzr0CFYc7OgodC1AADw
73, Mike NF4L
On Apr 7, 2014, at 9:15 AM, Steve <steve65@suddenlink.net> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I have one open wire feeder and a couple of coaxial cables coming into my
> basement radio shack. Many years ago I removed the glass from the top pane of
> a window and replaced the glass with plexiglass. I drilled the plexiglass for
> feed thru insulators for the open wire and holes for the coaxial cables.
>
> I would like to replace the 5 windows on that side of the house, which
> includes the window with the plexiglass antenna cable entrances. The existing
> wooden-frame windows with a single pane of glass will be replaced with
> double-paned, energy efficient double-hung windows.
>
> How do I get my antenna wires into the house after the newer windows are
> installed? The newer windows do not lend themselves to the plexiglass scheme
> in use with the existing window. I would prefer not to drill holes in the
> basement wall -- I want to sell this house eventually (that's one reason for
> replacing the windows in the first place).
>
> One thought I had is to lower the upper half of the new window about a foot
> and insert a piece of plexiglass at the top of the window. Buttress the upper
> half of the new window up against the plexiglass. Seal as necessary with
> polyurethane foam insulation. One problem with that idea is that the upper
> section of the window can be lowered from the outside -- not very secure.
>
> Any ideas as to how to get my open wire feeder and a few coaxial cables
> through the wall after the new windows are installed while not damaging the
> walls of the house or the new window?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Steve, K8JQ
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