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Old 01-19-2016, 05:15 AM   #1
Mr_funnypuns
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Ok, while waiting for the weather to warm up enough to install solar, batteries, and other upgrades, I'm planning my next upgrades. Planning on adding two communications upgrades: a Wifi Repeater, and a GMRS repeater .The Kit I purchased ( an Alfa kit off Ebay) has an antenna that could mount on top of the the TV mast, while my GMRS repeater has an antenna that likley won't.

Now, I know that a HAM ticket would be more versitile and less expensive, but my family is so busy, it makes more sense right now to to go the GMRS route, pay for the licence and setup a repeater. Yes, I know that not all radios are GMRS capable, and bought walkies that are (MS350R).

All of that said, I'm trying to figure out the best mounting points for antennas, and best routing for cables into the cabin. I like that antenna mast mounting for the Wifi antenna, though the best way to bring that into the cabin would be to drill a new hole. UGH!

I like the PVC pipe mount solution that some have tried, but it seems a little awkward.

So here's my question:

Assume that I do want to add a feedthrough to my roof for permanant installation of one or both antennas. What's the best way to do this? Surely there some combination of gromments, feedthroughs and DiCor that will accomlsh the purpose?

(And I know... don't call you "Surely" ).
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