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Running cable outside from my shack

 

Hi Guys,

When I was in high school in the late 70s, I left my window open a crack for my RG-58/U cable to run from my bedroom to our backyard dipole. I was using my Drake R-4B/T-4XB at about 120 watts PEP.
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Fast forward to today. I am finally setting up my shack after an embarrassingly long hiatus. But I would like to run cable out the window or through the wall from my home office/shack to the side yard.
?
I could close the sliding window on a small piece of plywood with connectors on both sides. Or I could go through the wall near the ground and have connectors on both sides.

How do you guys run cable outside? I may want to use higher power than the RG-58/U is suited for. Something like RG-8U or LMR-400.
?
Thank you guys.
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73, Jim (W2JGK)
 

I use a piece of 2x2 rather than plywood, it requires longer barrel connectors, but it provides a better seal.
David?
KI7DUH





On Saturday, December 28, 2024, 11:01 AM, James Kahn via groups.io <jimmykahn62@...> wrote:

Hi Guys,

When I was in high school in the late 70s, I left my window open a crack for my RG-58/U cable to run from my bedroom to our backyard dipole. I was using my Drake R-4B/T-4XB at about 120 watts PEP.
?
Fast forward to today. I am finally setting up my shack after an embarrassingly long hiatus. But I would like to run cable out the window or through the wall from my home office/shack to the side yard.
?
I could close the sliding window on a small piece of plywood with connectors on both sides. Or I could go through the wall near the ground and have connectors on both sides.

How do you guys run cable outside? I may want to use higher power than the RG-58/U is suited for. Something like RG-8U or LMR-400.
?
Thank you guys.
?
73, Jim (W2JGK)
 

I prefer the pool noodle approach versus putting a hole in my house. Check out the video

https://youtu.be/vYVlZjSS57U?si=NNIVZ_BLi5oc6pOO

Joan KC3DOK
On Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:01:14 AM MST, James Kahn via groups.io <jimmykahn62@...> wrote:


Hi Guys,

When I was in high school in the late 70s, I left my window open a crack for my RG-58/U cable to run from my bedroom to our backyard dipole. I was using my Drake R-4B/T-4XB at about 120 watts PEP.
?
Fast forward to today. I am finally setting up my shack after an embarrassingly long hiatus. But I would like to run cable out the window or through the wall from my home office/shack to the side yard.
?
I could close the sliding window on a small piece of plywood with connectors on both sides. Or I could go through the wall near the ground and have connectors on both sides.

How do you guys run cable outside? I may want to use higher power than the RG-58/U is suited for. Something like RG-8U or LMR-400.
?
Thank you guys.
?
73, Jim (W2JGK)
 

That was interesting....

Thanks, Joan!

On Sat, Dec 28, 2024 at 1:34?PM Officejoan via <officejoan=[email protected]> wrote:
I prefer the pool noodle approach versus putting a hole in my house. Check out the video



Joan KC3DOK
On Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:01:14 AM MST, James Kahn via <jimmykahn62=[email protected]> wrote:


Hi Guys,

When I was in high school in the late 70s, I left my window open a crack for my RG-58/U cable to run from my bedroom to our backyard dipole. I was using my Drake R-4B/T-4XB at about 120 watts PEP.
?
Fast forward to today. I am finally setting up my shack after an embarrassingly long hiatus. But I would like to run cable out the window or through the wall from my home office/shack to the side yard.
?
I could close the sliding window on a small piece of plywood with connectors on both sides. Or I could go through the wall near the ground and have connectors on both sides.

How do you guys run cable outside? I may want to use higher power than the RG-58/U is suited for. Something like RG-8U or LMR-400.
?
Thank you guys.
?
73, Jim (W2JGK)
 

I appreciate that, Joan!

On Sat, Dec 28, 2024 at 1:48?PM Joe Sammartino via <jsammartino=[email protected]> wrote:
That was interesting....

Thanks, Joan!

On Sat, Dec 28, 2024 at 1:34?PM Officejoan via <officejoan=[email protected]> wrote:
I prefer the pool noodle approach versus putting a hole in my house. Check out the video



Joan KC3DOK
On Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:01:14 AM MST, James Kahn via <jimmykahn62=[email protected]> wrote:


Hi Guys,

When I was in high school in the late 70s, I left my window open a crack for my RG-58/U cable to run from my bedroom to our backyard dipole. I was using my Drake R-4B/T-4XB at about 120 watts PEP.
?
Fast forward to today. I am finally setting up my shack after an embarrassingly long hiatus. But I would like to run cable out the window or through the wall from my home office/shack to the side yard.
?
I could close the sliding window on a small piece of plywood with connectors on both sides. Or I could go through the wall near the ground and have connectors on both sides.

How do you guys run cable outside? I may want to use higher power than the RG-58/U is suited for. Something like RG-8U or LMR-400.
?
Thank you guys.
?
73, Jim (W2JGK)
 

Hi All,

Dave (KG7NCV)? runs cables out through?a drilled hole and put a special box over it both to protect from heat and insects getting in.? I am sure he is more than willing to talk about it.?
His contact info is on QRZed.

Open windows (even a small amount) can let a lot of heat in during the summer...

Michelle

On Sat, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:01?AM James Kahn via <jimmykahn62=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Guys,

When I was in high school in the late 70s, I left my window open a crack for my RG-58/U cable to run from my bedroom to our backyard dipole. I was using my Drake R-4B/T-4XB at about 120 watts PEP.
?
Fast forward to today. I am finally setting up my shack after an embarrassingly long hiatus. But I would like to run cable out the window or through the wall from my home office/shack to the side yard.
?
I could close the sliding window on a small piece of plywood with connectors on both sides. Or I could go through the wall near the ground and have connectors on both sides.

How do you guys run cable outside? I may want to use higher power than the RG-58/U is suited for. Something like RG-8U or LMR-400.
?
Thank you guys.
?
73, Jim (W2JGK)
 

Thank you, Michelle. I appreciate it!

On Mon, Dec 30, 2024 at 7:43?AM MICHELLE W via <rnwaller68=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi All,

Dave (KG7NCV)? runs cables out through?a drilled hole and put a special box over it both to protect from heat and insects getting in.? I am sure he is more than willing to talk about it.?
His contact info is on QRZed.

Open windows (even a small amount) can let a lot of heat in during the summer...

Michelle

On Sat, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:01?AM James Kahn via <jimmykahn62=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Guys,

When I was in high school in the late 70s, I left my window open a crack for my RG-58/U cable to run from my bedroom to our backyard dipole. I was using my Drake R-4B/T-4XB at about 120 watts PEP.
?
Fast forward to today. I am finally setting up my shack after an embarrassingly long hiatus. But I would like to run cable out the window or through the wall from my home office/shack to the side yard.
?
I could close the sliding window on a small piece of plywood with connectors on both sides. Or I could go through the wall near the ground and have connectors on both sides.

How do you guys run cable outside? I may want to use higher power than the RG-58/U is suited for. Something like RG-8U or LMR-400.
?
Thank you guys.
?
73, Jim (W2JGK)
 

??? MFJ used to make feed thru panels for running coax or ladder line thru windows.

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??? Might be worth a call to see if they are still selling.

Jim? KF7E


On Monday, December 30, 2024 at 08:14:28 AM MST, James Kahn via groups.io <jimmykahn62@...> wrote:


Thank you, Michelle. I appreciate it!

On Mon, Dec 30, 2024 at 7:43?AM MICHELLE W via <rnwaller68=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi All,

Dave (KG7NCV)? runs cables out through?a drilled hole and put a special box over it both to protect from heat and insects getting in.? I am sure he is more than willing to talk about it.?
His contact info is on QRZed.

Open windows (even a small amount) can let a lot of heat in during the summer...

Michelle

On Sat, Dec 28, 2024 at 11:01?AM James Kahn via <jimmykahn62=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Guys,

When I was in high school in the late 70s, I left my window open a crack for my RG-58/U cable to run from my bedroom to our backyard dipole. I was using my Drake R-4B/T-4XB at about 120 watts PEP.
?
Fast forward to today. I am finally setting up my shack after an embarrassingly long hiatus. But I would like to run cable out the window or through the wall from my home office/shack to the side yard.
?
I could close the sliding window on a small piece of plywood with connectors on both sides. Or I could go through the wall near the ground and have connectors on both sides.

How do you guys run cable outside? I may want to use higher power than the RG-58/U is suited for. Something like RG-8U or LMR-400.
?
Thank you guys.
?
73, Jim (W2JGK)

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