Message-ID: <001401c08611$032b28a0$d389883e@lvm>
From: "LAWRENCE MAYHEAD" <laurie@g3aqc.freeserve.co.uk>
To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
Subject: LF: Re: Re: More normal CW
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 14:19:04 -0000
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; format=flowed
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
Precedence: bulk
Reply-To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org
Sender: <majordom@post.thorcom.com>

Hi John, I wonder wether you are suffering from condensation? rather than
direct ingress of water. I have a phasing system for my 4 square that live
out in the middle of a field,and have found that ventilated shelter is
better than a completely closed box.I use an upturned dustbin with a small
gap at the bottom.,might be an ides to use a bit of mesh to prevent insects
etc getting in, mind you a bit of RF would probably sort then out Hi.  73s
Laurie.
-----Original Message-----
From: john sexton <computernetworks@excite.com>
To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org <rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org>
Date: 24 January 2001 13:49
Subject: LF: Re: More normal CW


>Hi All,
>In the spirit of the plea for more normal CW, I decided to get back on the
>air but found tuning to be far off what it was.
>On checking out the loading coil and matching transformer, I discovered
that
>despite all my efforts, damp had got in everywhere. At this location, this
>is the first dry day for what seems like months. It has either been raining
>or slushy snow everywhere.
>The loading coil was double wrapped in large plastic bags and the matching
>transformer inside yet another internal one and all cables and wires
>thoroughly taped at point of entry with duck tape but all in vain.
>Repairs are underway and should be operational again soon, but I would
>appreciate advice on better waterproofing. Anyone got any good ideas?
>73, John, G4CNN
>
>
>
>
>
>_______________________________________________________
>Send a cool gift with your E-Card
>http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/
>
>
>
>