wifi antenna mounting question

May 16, 2015
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C&C 37 28127 Port Madison, Washington
Antenna installation gurus, I have a new wifi antenna I want to mount using a 1x24" extension pole installed on a bimini bar mount. The antenna connects via N connector to SMA coax. My question is how to protect the cable/connection from twist and breakage when the antenna screws onto the pole/pole onto mount. I thought of assembling it all with disconnected coax rotating at the bottom before going through the deck clam. But removing the antenna later for service, etc would likely twist the cable off at the fitting. The antenna comes with the ferule pictured. So, what's the trick for preventing cable twist?

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Sep 25, 2008
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Alden 50 Sarasota, Florida
If you are concerned about twist, put a barrel connector at the base which can be disconnected easily. There is no loss with good quality connectors.
 
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