Re: mag mount cable runs?

Drill a hole in the trunk :)

On Jan 15, 2008, at 12:51 AM, Russell Senior wrote:

>
> I recently had a coax failure (at least it sure looks like one) on a
> vehicle magnetic-mounted antennas cable run (the 10 foot LMR-195 or
> whatever it is between the magnetic base and the N-connector).  One
> day it was fine, then next I noticed about a 20 dB attenuation.  It
> looks like the failure was due to being pinched in the trunk lid for
> an extended period of time (I left it on the car for about a week).
> Btw, for comparison, I tested my "backup" mag mount I had purchased
> from Scott Brown some time ago and discovered it too had a substantial
> attenuation (that's okay, i got a good deal anyway ... i think).
>
> I have googled around and not found any specific advice about how to
> protect coax from these pinch failures while maintaining a reasonable
> seal between inside and outside the car.  I'd rather not ruin more of
> these things.  Knowledgable and/or experienced advice, please?
>
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