[MRCA] MRCA Digest, Vol 128, Issue 5

Sat Dec 20 11:21:46 EST 2014

I Think what you will need is here (or something similar).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GREENLEE-733-5-8-D-SHAPE-PUNCH-WIT-BOX-and-INSTRUCTIONS-NEW-OLD-STOCK-/181606252848?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a48938130

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>     1. Fwd: Grimeton Radio/SAQ transmission on Christmas Eve 2014
>        (B. Smith)
>     2. "N" bulkhead punch? (W2HX)
>     3. Re: "N" bulkhead punch? (mstangelo at comcast.net)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:39:30 -0500
> From: "B. Smith" <smithab11 at comcast.net>
> To: mrca at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [MRCA] Fwd: Grimeton Radio/SAQ transmission on Christmas Eve
> 	2014
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> Received today.
> Z
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: 	Grimeton Radio/SAQ transmission on Christmas Eve 2014
> Date: 	Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:23:27 +0100
> From: 	Lars Kalland <lars.kalland at telia.com>
> To: 	<sm6nm at telia.com>
>
>
> *_SAQ TRANSMISSION ON CHRISTMAS EVE _*
>
> *_DECEMBER 24TH, 2014_**__*
>
> There will be a transmission with the Alexanderson 200 kW alternator on
> VLF 17.2 kHz from Grimeton Radio/SAQ on *Christmas Eve, **Wednesday,
> December 24th, 2014**.*
>
> The message transmission will take place at *08:00 UTC**(**09:00**local
> time).*The transmitter will be tuned up from around *07:30
> UTC**(**08:30**local time).*
>
> **
>
> There will be *activity on amateur radio frequencies* with the call
> *SK6SAQ* on *_any_* of following frequencies:
>
> -3,755 SSB
>
> -7,035 CW
>
> - 14,215 SSB
>
> - 14,035 CW
>
> _QSL- reports on *SK6SAQ* are kindly received_:
>
> -via SM bureau or direct to Grimeton Radio
>
> _QSL-reports on *SAQ* are kindly received via_:
>
> - E-mail to: info at alexander.n.se <mailto:info at alexander.n.se>
>
> - or via SM bureau
>
> - or direct by mail to:
>
> Alexander - Grimeton Veteranradios Vaenner,
>
> Radiostationen, Grimeton 72
>
> _S-432 98 GRIMETON_
>
> SWEDEN
>
> The radio station will be open to visitors. No entrance fee.
>
> Also read our website: www.alexander.n.se <http://www.alexander.n.se/>
>
> Yours
>
> Lars Kalland
>
> SM6NM
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> Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:46:43 -0800
> From: "W2HX" <w2hx at w2hx.com>
> To: "mrca at mailman.qth.net" <mrca at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [MRCA] "N" bulkhead punch?
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> Hi friends,
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> I am building an outdoor antenna control enclosure and I've decided to use "N" bulkhead connectors to bring RF in and out of the enclosure (no need to debate the benefits/disadvantages of "N" vs "SO-239" connectors)
>
> Most of these bulkhead connectors have a "flat" side. This flat side prevents the otherwise round connector from twisting when tightening on a cable.  I don't have any special tools to make this type of a hole in my enclosure. I am guessing that a metal punch (like a greelee) should be used to make such a hole.  Does anyone know what kind/model of punch I should look out for? What size?
>
> Any info appreciated.
>
> 73 Eugene W2HX
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 16:00:03 +0000 (UTC)
> From: mstangelo at comcast.net
> To: W2HX <w2hx at w2hx.com>, mrca at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [MRCA] "N" bulkhead punch?
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> Eugene,
>
> The N type connectors normally require a 5/8 inch round hole.
>
> I don't know the dimensions of your flat side but you should search for a D shaped knockout. Here is an example:
>
> <http://www.grainger.com/product/GREENLEE-Punch-4JA59?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/4JA59_AS01?$smthumb$>
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> Keep in mind that non round knockout cost a lot more than the standard round punches.
>
> If you connector has four mounting holes you could use a round punch and align with he mounting holes.
>
> Mike N2MS
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: W2HX <w2hx at w2hx.com>
> To: mrca at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:46:43 -0000 (UTC)
> Subject: [MRCA] "N" bulkhead punch?
>
> Hi friends,
>
> I am building an outdoor antenna control enclosure and I've decided to use "N" bulkhead connectors to bring RF in and out of the enclosure (no need to debate the benefits/disadvantages of "N" vs "SO-239" connectors)
>
> Most of these bulkhead connectors have a "flat" side. This flat side prevents the otherwise round connector from twisting when tightening on a cable.  I don't have any special tools to make this type of a hole in my enclosure. I am guessing that a metal punch (like a greelee) should be used to make such a hole.  Does anyone know what kind/model of punch I should look out for? What size?
>
> Any info appreciated.
>
> 73 Eugene W2HX
>
>
>
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