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Old November 21st 10, 10:08 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
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Default Grounding A BNC Coax Cable End ?


"Bob" wrote in message
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Hello,

I have a bnc coax cable from a receiving (only) antenna that ends up at a
plastic cased switch box. The box has no convenient grounding point.

I would like to ground the bnc of the coax end.

I can rig "something" up of course, but was wondering if anyone might know
of a bnc connector which perhaps has a wire lead coming out of it for this
kind of purpose, or a screw terminal, or something for grounding the bnc
shell (and hence the coax shield) ?

Looked, but couldn't find anything appropriate.

Thanks,
Bob

There's also this style which is overkill for you application.
As Richard said the star/solder tab will work
http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=5484
Not the best picture but, on the expanded view you can see
a ground tab with hole and the center pin.
MikeK