Diamond MGC50 "through window" connector.

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Diamond MGC50 "through window" connector.

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Anyone tried the Diamond MGC50 "through window " connector?
It's actually a ribbon cable connected to two SO239 sockets, that would fit through the seal in a double glazed window.
Looks handy if the house is not yours and drilling holes is not an option — but it is any good?
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Re: Diamond MGC50 "through window" connector.

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For RX is OK, to transmit I suggest to use RG-174 pigtail instead.
For RX you can use even satellite through window patch, no need to spend big $$
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Thanks, but what does "use even satellite through window patch" mean?
What is a "window patch"?
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Satellite coax window patch.
No idea how they name it in UK.
Looks like that:
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Thanks. Everyone I've found seems to use their own description, I shall give one a try.
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