Huzzah, I finally discovered why I had been continuously messing up the cable construction, the 10th watching of the EAA video on the subject pointed me to the error of my ways. Basically I was using the wrong hole for the pin, the proper hole has a small ridge in it that the pin sits in for crimping, otherwise it gets smashed.
Cable made, Teri and I went to the hangar to hook it up
That should be the last time I crawl in the back, I hope.
A close up of the cable connected to the antenna
With the antenna installed, I can now rivet the rear fuselage components in place, which includes the baggage back that will make getting in to work in the back difficult from thereon. Teri and I put the rear fuselage back on the horses.
Big few days deburring and riveting ahead.