Buiding new house

[N4DES]

Have the builder run a couple of inch conduit from the outside into your basement with a bunch of pullstrings. You can use that to get your cables outside.

 

[Twister_2]

Good ideas so far. I think the plan so far is to put my station in the basement, well at least thats where my wife wants to put it. If putting the antennas outside how would I access them into the house? Bear with me as im new to ham radio and never built a house before.

I agree with what was previously said. Because it will be a new house, the builder could just install some piping going into the house where the rest of the cables come in the house. However, I would ground all of your antennas first. I believe in strong grounding! Safety First!

 

[rfsparkz]

You should have the builders install a 4 inch conduit in the wall of the basement.On the outside you can install a small weather proof utility box to run coax into the basement.You can run a pipe down to the floor from this inside, so you can install drywall over the pipe to finish your basement.I have mine installed at the same level of our back deck so it is easy to get to and the other end comes out just above the floor to hide all the coax behind my operating desk..This box can be used to run speaker cable out to your deck for entertaining company.When you move just let the new owners know this pipe is for outside entertainment cables.You can run power cables from a solar panel to your station via this pipe also.Russ VE3ELL

 

[kb0rpj]

this is a great thread, keep us posted on this project and keep the ideas coming

 

[ScanWV]

I like the ideas. We are hopefully going to break ground in a couple weeks so I will give updates when I can. If any body has more ideas let me know!

 

[radiodude817]

I would suggest a electrical sub panel in the basement to get future access. Make sure the electricians leave plenty open slots for the future. They tend to use the closest point to save them time.

I stubbed conduit through the floor attached to a square (double duplex box) where ever I thought I would want access in the future. I currently use 1 1/2" metal EMT conduit to deflect any drywall screws. If you don't need them now you place ivory or brown blank cover on the box. ( I started with 3/4" EMT on my first build I ran out of space quickely)

The next thing I did was place 2 1/2" galvanized pipe sleeves into the basement concrete walls as they were ready to pour the walls. I did this about 4" above finished grade to keep moisture away from the holes. This way you can insert 2" plastic conduit to bring in antenna coaxes or phonelines etc. (If the walls are poured already you can core the wall but, I would do it before the walls are backfilled. I have cored walls on my stomach but would prefer to stand.) I also did this for my sump pump and sewer line.

This may cost a little money now, but, the time and energy it will save is worth it.

Good luck