PL-259 through the firewall.

[WRWC649]

I purchased a Nagoya RB-700N antenna mount. I'm mounting it on the hood of my truck due to height restrictions.  The reviews stated that the PL-259 connector could be removed in order to help the cable pass through the firewall.  Question; Can the PL-259 be disassembled to pass through a smaller opening in the firewall or do I have to cut the cable and install a new connector?  Despite the reviews, I can't seem to figure out a way to remove the connector.  Am I missing something?  Thanks to all.

[kidphc]

Most can't be passed through without leaving a big hole and requiring a grommet to seal said hole.

I have used a coax that had an fme connector (barely larger then rg58). Came with a fme to pl259 adapter. It was pretty slick if you ask me.

Most of the time you need to snip off the connector to get it through tight spaces and crimp on a new connector.

Contact the vendor to see if it can be disassembled for installation with instructions.

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[Lscott]

4 minutes ago, kidphc said:

Contact the vendor to see if it can be disassembled for installation with instructions.

I looked at a photo of the mount. No obvious way to disassemble it. Your recommendation I think is the best way to go, cut off the connector then pass the cable through the firewall and install a new connector.

[gortex2]

As said cut connector off. Install new PL259. Or return mount drill hole and install a NMO in roof. 

[Sshannon]

What does the other end (the PL-259) look like, since that's the end the reviews said could be removed? 

Some do not rely on crimping or soldering and can be disassembled.  More frequently the center conductor is either crimped or soldered into the pin.  

[WRWC649]

Thank you to all.  End result, I installed the lip mount on my rear passenger door for now and routed the wires down the pillar.  Looks and works good......as long as I don't forget when I go through the car wash!!  Thanks again to all. 

Jim

[electromage]

I think they just mean cut it off. They're usually crimped and soldered so no you can't just remove and re-attach. I generally pull bulk cable and install the ends where they are.