I’ve got some time before my uConsole ships, so I’m currently in planning mode. I plan on adding SDR to my unit and I got to wondering if anyone has tried installing a BNC connector? They tend to be better for antennas (at least for me). Here’s a pic of what I’m thinking of installing:
I doubt there will be enough room or maybe not even thickness for a chassis mount bnc. If you can print a case extension then you might have a better time.
Sma connectors barely fit… If you are going larger, they’ll have to go on the back panel above the thermal pad for the CPU.
Alright, so I may have to settle for an SMA to BNC adapter instead. Good to know. They’re pretty cheap and easy to come by. I have one on my Yaesu HT so I can switch antennas fast. This adapter should fit easily:
That or I could build a small antenna switcher as an outboard box.
For the BNC adapter i use one that’s a bit more solid. I got a handful for my most used radios and my hackrf.
Here’s the link. They’re pretty damn good and they look a bit better. 
Good luck and happy hacking. 
Amazon.com: 5 Packs Antenna Adapter SMA Male to BNC Female RF Coaxial Connector Adaptor for Ham Handheld Two Way Radio Antenna SMA-M/BNC-F : Electronics
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Thanks for the link. Can’t wait for the uConsole to ship. I plan on really digging into if I can get a case mount usb to work. Glad to hear someone is using an adapter at least.
Oh man. I’m waiting on mine too. I’m literally chomping at the bit. I have a 3d printer and a game plan. I hope those adapters work well for you. I have them on everything I swap antennas on since SMA connectors have a limited amount of times you can connect and disconnect them. I look forward to seeing what you do with yours too. Good luck, bud.
Exactly why I want to install BNC
This might be interesting to you!
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Now I’m getting some fun ideas.
Finally got my uConsole. Might just have to go with an adapter. This case is surprisingly thin.
A high density BNC (HD-BNC) might fit, but still going to require adapters to get to an antenna.
Think I’m gonna wait for the SDR board before i consider what i might do to accommodate a BNC.