Short RP-SMA pigtail w/panel connector?

[digital_archivist]

I'm building a wooden case for my WL-520gU radio (I'm going to use an old tube radio for an amp, and I'd like something vaguely retro). I'd like to add a panel mounted antenna connector to the wooden case, running a short pigtail to the back of the WL-520gU inside. Such a pigtail is proving surprisingly hard to find. Any suggestions or alternatives would be greatly appreciated.

[mtennant]

I'd suggest you avoid the whole exercise. I've placed a WL-520gu inside a old radio and the wireless worked just fine. Besides, you would be introducing a foreign element to the old case that could detract from its authenticity.

[digital_archivist]

I wasn't sure how it would work without an external antenna - thanks for letting me know!

[mightyohm]

You could check Digikey, Mouser, and Newark, but I don't think such a pigtail will come cheap. Specialized RF cable companies like Pasternack would probably make one for you, too. Have you checked eBay?

[LloydEwing]

If someone does find this item, please post the information here. I am also looking for one of them.

[digital_archivist]

I did find this one: http://www.data-alliance.net/-strse-155 ... Detail.bok. Not exactly what I was looking for (I was hoping for a panel-mount to attach the antenna to), but for four bucks it might be worth a try. No mention of what kind of coax it is, but again - for four bucks...

I'll keep looking and post back when I find something.

[mightyohm]

Here's another option:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.5173

Not quite what you were looking for but an option if you don't mind soldering to the PCB.

Edit: Nevermind, those are SMA, not RP-SMA.