[Boatanchors] UHF bulkhead socket

[mikea]

On Thu, Nov 04, 2010 at 02:52:05PM -0400, Dick KF4NS wrote:
> Boy, every time I try to order parts lately I get the wrong thing.
> 
> I ordered from Mouser the Tyco 5-1814815-1 connector that in the 
> catalog looks line a SO-239 with a nut on it but when I got it, the 
> nut is actually part of the connector and they call it "UHF bulkhead 
> socket rear mount"
> 
> How do you use these connectors? I have a project with need for a 
> SO-239 on each side of a potted metal box but wanted to avoid drilling 
> 4 holes for each connector so picked this as a substitute.

Drill a hole to clear the threads, or punch one if you have the right
punch, run the part through from inside, and cinch down the (provided?)
nut and lockwasher on the outside. 

-- 
Mike Andrews, W5EGO
mikea at mikea.ath.cx
Tired old sysadmin