Success! Followed advice using the COAX cable route. Went to local electronics store and purchased a BNC connector and short COAX cable with the BNC connectors on both ends. Total cost: 4 bucks!! Needed to bore out the hole to accept the BNC connector, but not a problem.
Here are before and after photos. The cable is light weight, flexible, and removable. It's a bit longer than the one shown by GRJ, but I am a bit anxious to cut it to avoid getting it too short to carry the signal.
Thanks again for the great advice. Saved me a bundle.
Now I just have to rewrite my letter to Santa!
Michael