Build Your Own Window Passthrough

There is a pine tree in front of my bedroom window. If I mounted a HF Vertical on the window antenna panel, you would never even see it.

Antenna Passthrough

In this video we are building a custom window passthrough for our antennas. With a few basic tools and a little patience, you can not only save money and have a really nice passthrough window unit, but have a little fun in the process. All of the items used in the video are linked below:

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0:00 - Intro
1:34 - Tools and supplies you will need
5:10 - Construction
11:16 - Assembly
29:01 - Installation
32:36 - Hooking it up and testing
35:33 - Conclusion

Supplies for Window Passthrough

3 Inch SO239 Connectors - https://amzn.to/3zeIk9K
PVC Board - https://low.es/3w9Su9M
Aluminum Strip - https://low.es/3gjJI25
Step Bit - https://bit.ly/3ggLUaG
5/8 Inch Forstner Bit: https://amzn.to/35idZJG

Other Hardware you will need:
10-24 All thread: https://low.es/3pNv4ol
10-24 machine screws 2 1/2 inch: https://low.es/3cEeaTP
10-24 nuts: https://low.es/3czAxcX
#10 Washers: https://low.es/3gufOZ1
#10 Lock Washers: https://low.es/3iCs8sS
Self adhesive Window foam sealer: https://low.es/3xlvDbA
1 1/4 inch SS wood screws: https://low.es/2TvA4l6
2 - 2 foot long pl259 cables: https://amzn.to/3cH7kN4
SO 239 Covers with connector chains: https://amzn.to/2RWgEWs

My Current Shack Setup: