[TowerTalk] Ladder line through the wall

Bill Coleman aa4lr at arrl.net
Wed Aug 25 20:32:34 EDT 2004


On Aug 25, 2004, at 3:23 PM, Steve Forst wrote:

> What is the best way to run 450 ohm ladder line through a block/stucco 
> wall,
> where the stucco has  steel mesh behind it?   There is no wood, vinyl, 
> or
> window pane to  use for access.

Don't. Mount a remote balun to the outside of the wall, and route some 
solid-dielectric coax to the inside. I recommend RG-213.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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