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wa8yxm · 10-29-2014, 08:15 AM

SO-239 feedthrough install is very easy, You drill a Hole (i think it is 1/2 inch) and measure the thickness of the wall, tape over it for now (Gorilla tape, Duct tape, Even scotch tape)

Get a proper length bulkhead connector at your local ham radio swap or supply.

Put it in , On the part that goes into the wall put some sealant (Dicor or GOOP both work well) tighten the nut, let sit a while (I really like GOOP, a while with Goop is like an hour) and hook up.. You can get a cap to go on the outside when traveling.

What I did

I got a stove vent, this is like the vent on the wall behind your range hood, Installed several bulkhead connectors in the "Flap" and glued it shut, Right angle connectors under the hook is where I connect my coax to outside.. inside connects to assorted RF switches, and a P-touch labeler lebeled them so I always hook up properly.

10-29-2014, 08:15 AM	#10
wa8yxm Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mobile, on the road Posts: 1,139	SO-239 feedthrough install is very easy, You drill a Hole (i think it is 1/2 inch) and measure the thickness of the wall, tape over it for now (Gorilla tape, Duct tape, Even scotch tape) Get a proper length bulkhead connector at your local ham radio swap or supply. Put it in , On the part that goes into the wall put some sealant (Dicor or GOOP both work well) tighten the nut, let sit a while (I really like GOOP, a while with Goop is like an hour) and hook up.. You can get a cap to go on the outside when traveling. What I did I got a stove vent, this is like the vent on the wall behind your range hood, Installed several bulkhead connectors in the "Flap" and glued it shut, Right angle connectors under the hook is where I connect my coax to outside.. inside connects to assorted RF switches, and a P-touch labeler lebeled them so I always hook up properly.