[TowerTalk] Cable Window entry

[tommy at k6ye.com]

MFJ makes the following products:

MFJ-4600, 4602, 4603, and 4605 Window Feedthrough Panel.

I have never used them so cannot recommend. Good luck in your quest.

Semper Fi,

Tommy - K6YE
DX IS and CW RULES



On 2020-11-09 02:40, Jim Pruitt wrote:
> 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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