The one I just measured will fit through a three quarter inch hole.
Ron
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From: "Mike Keithley" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2015 10:34 AM
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Outer dicmeter of a PL259 connector?
> Hello list,
>
> Does anyone know what the outer diameter of a PL259 connector is? I'm
> planning a run of LMR440 ultra flex under the mobile home and need to make
> a hole in the floor under my ham table. I thought I'd solder PL259
> connectors on each end of the cable before I run it under the house, but I
> need to know how big the hole needs to be to pass the PL259 connector.
>
> Thank you for any help.