Comet CTC-50M Window Feed-Thru Jumper - Original Version Review

We have wooden double sash windows. I don't need a panel in my window frame and I don't want to drill holes in our incredibly expensive siding. I know it's a compromise, but I have to make it. I have two as I am hoping to try at least two different antennas. I like that they are long enough to fit under the outside window pane.

For passing through a 50 ohm coax pane window, used by radio amateurs or others who need to run coax from the outside in without drilling a hole in the wall or coax casement. . It's fairly flat, its overall thickness is about 1/16 inch, allowing it to utilize the space between the window sash and the frame. It is well constructed with solid connections on the conductor strip.

These types are PERFECT for windows that open in an unusual way. I experienced no signal loss with my MFJ antenna analyzer and bought a couple of these antennas to pick up signals from my dual band VHF/UHF Diamond X200 and my 8 band vertical MFJ antenna. These guys are well made and durable as are all of my Comet products. ever bought. They are well suited for people who need to route the antenna through an apartment door or even through an RV window. Mine are fixed on the window sill and…

I bought one of these inconspicuous mobile phone signal boosters to improve reception in my basement office. While this sweater is a bit pricey (I only paid about $70 for a booster), it does the job perfectly. I tested the amp with and without the jumper and it had no noticeable effect on the signal. I had to get a set of UHF/PL-259 male-n-female to connect it and everything works fine. I'm in the early stages of planning my ham radio shack so I'll be buying more of these. My wife looks dull…

Bought for unamplified operation, works great on HF/VHF. Given that good connectors cost around $20 a pair, with a cable running between them and a good chassis at each end, it's not hard to estimate and justify the overall price. Pros: Easy to install. Design, possibly several screw holes, or use double-sided adhesive tape for attachment. Pretty good design. Great for windows, my setup closes easily and nicely yet seals well. (modern double glazed vinyl) Cons: Not heavy duty, not rated for…

Well I have 2 of these but now I'd like to use a regular window feeder plate which would be cheaper and work better. This worked great until recently when I noticed my SWR going wild on VHF/UHF. I bypassed the window power line and went straight to the radio and the problem was gone. We've had a couple of violent thunderstorms in the past few weeks, so I suspect moisture has gotten into the connector from the outside. Maybe I should have wrapped it in plastic wrap or something but I guess I…

I like the idea of this type of jumper. It's thin so you can bang it against a window and it will still work. The idea is that you don't have to drill holes in your house to run your antenna cable. I am using this to connect a ham radio to my basement office. I'm not a big fan of drilling holes in my house to run and connect wires, so I ran ducts in my house walls for whatever I could foresee when building the house. I obviously had no intention of connecting to the ham radio operators, so I…