[amsat-bb] wx proof ant relay ideas

[Norm n3ykf]

Upside down 5 gallon pail. Build a bracket to go on the side of the
tower with unistrut (from your fave retailer). A vertical support
panel attaches to this. Whatever needs to stay dry gets screwed to it.
Over the whole mess goes the bucket. Positioned under is the lid. Coax
gets routed up through the lid to your device.

Much more difficult to describe than build. Cost is par with a plastic
box assuming first class build with stainless hardware. Can be done el
cheapo with materials on hand.

Lived in that horrible climate, Florida for 7 years. This method was a
winner. Tried others with varying degrees of success.

Norm n3ykf

On Mon, Jan 22, 2018 at 6:44 PM, Ted <k7trkradio at charter.net> wrote:
> 'tupper ware' style box and waterproof conduit fittings from Home Depot ??
> (w/drain hole to release moisture)
>
> 73, Ted
> K7TRK
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bob- W7LRD
> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 11:15 AM
> To: amsat-bb; pnwvhfs
> Subject: [amsat-bb] wx proof ant relay ideas
>
> Hi- I'm looking for ideas for wx proofing a tower mounted ant transfer relay
> for 1.2Ghz.  I live in Washington, it rains here a "little".  What have you
> done?
>
> 73 Bob W7LRD
>
>
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