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Old Mar 17, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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Is there a way to pull a coax cable from the trunk into the backseat area

This is my first post on the board.

I have tried searching the board, but didn't find this topic discussed.

I am a Ham Radio operator and would like to pull a coax cable from the trunk into the interior of my S500, preferably under the rear seat. I tried this with the BMW 740I i had, and finally had to drill a hole in the trunk wall. I would really like to avoid that in this car.

As anyone found a way to do this?

Thank you for your help.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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Take the backseat out and follow the Audio system wires. Be very careful drilling holes as the Gas tank is between the trunk and the backseat! KF0OL
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by standlee
This is my first post on the board.

I have tried searching the board, but didn't find this topic discussed.

I am a Ham Radio operator and would like to pull a coax cable from the trunk into the interior of my S500, preferably under the rear seat. I tried this with the BMW 740I i had, and finally had to drill a hole in the trunk wall. I would really like to avoid that in this car.

As anyone found a way to do this?

Thank you for your help.
Are you putting a linear in there?
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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Are you putting a linear in there?
Nope, no linear. Just want to pull a small diameter coax so I can use my 2/440 mag mount antenna.

Thanks to KF0OL. 73's WA6JBI
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