Rugged Radios NMO Bulkhead with UHF Female Connector

The Rugged Radios NMO bulkhead with UHF female connector (MPN NMO-BULKHEAD) is a quick-disconnect NMO antenna mount: the antenna coax attaches and removes at the bulkhead, so you never need a soldered or permanently installed NMO cable to complete the radio connection. Its 3/4 in height suits thicker mounting surfaces like roofs, and it fits nearly every vehicle — race cars especially.

Specifications

• Connector: UHF female at the bulkhead
• Height: 3/4 in — clears thicker mounting surfaces such as roofs
• Mounting hole: 5/8 in diameter
• Mates with a male-to-male coax cable such as the Rugged NMO-RACE-12C

Because the cable disconnects at the bulkhead, a damaged coax is simply replaced and reattached — and rigs that only occasionally run a radio (like chase trucks) can remove the cable entirely to cut clutter.

Sold as the bulkhead mount only; antenna and coax sold separately. For the mini-UHF version used with the Rugged 15 ft mini cable, see NMO-MINI-BULKHEAD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cable does the NMO bulkhead use?

A male-to-male end coax cable — Rugged's NMO-RACE-12C is the listed match. The cable threads onto the bulkhead's UHF female connector, no soldering required.

What size mounting hole does it need?

A 5/8 in hole. The bulkhead's 3/4 in height is made for thicker panels like roofs.

Why use a bulkhead instead of a standard NMO cable mount?

Quick connection and removal: cables can be swapped if damaged, and rigs that rarely run a radio can pull the cable to reduce clutter.