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Subject: [TowerTalk] Cable Window entry
From: Jim Pruitt <jpruitt67@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2020 00:40:21 -0800
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I am hoping that someone(s) can give me some advice on cable window entries.  I am looking for something like a 1/4" thick aluminum strip to go in the window track.  The tracks are 38.5 inches apart. I was unable to find a 4 inch wide aluminum flat bar strip at a reasonable price ($40 for the strip and $40 for shipping).  I did find a 3 inch wide strip and do have that. What I want to know is what length I need to cut it to.  If I make it the full 38.5 inches long then how do I get it into the tracks since I can't slide it in from the end?  If I cut it to say 38 inches then what do I use to fill the other 1/2 inch (or 1/4 inch on each end)?  Do I just use stick on weather stripping?

The second part is, how do I make the D shaped holes for the SO239 bulkhead feedthroughs or the UG492 BNC bulkhead feedthroughs?  I am sure my 5/8" Greelee punches will not even make a dent in the strip.  I do not have access to a vertical mill to cut the holes.

Thank you for your help.

Jim Pruitt
WA7DUY

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