Return-Path: Received: (qmail 25686 invoked from network); 24 Jan 2001 15:57:37 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO warrior-inbound.servers.plus.net) (212.159.14.227) by extortion.plus.net with SMTP; 24 Jan 2001 15:57:37 -0000 Received: (qmail 1614 invoked from network); 24 Jan 2001 16:00:25 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO post.thorcom.com) (212.172.148.70) by warrior with SMTP; 24 Jan 2001 16:00:25 -0000 X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal Received: from majordom by post.thorcom.com with local (Exim 3.16 #1) id 14LSCJ-0007pz-00 for rsgb_lf_group-outgoing@blacksheep.org; Wed, 24 Jan 2001 15:50:59 +0000 Received: from ds-img-2.compuserve.com ([149.174.206.135] helo=spdmgaab.compuserve.com) by post.thorcom.com with esmtp (Exim 3.16 #1) id 14LSCI-0007pu-00 for rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org; Wed, 24 Jan 2001 15:50:58 +0000 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1106 Received: (from mailgate@localhost) by spdmgaab.compuserve.com (8.9.3/8.9.3/SUN-1.9) id KAA20791 for rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org; Wed, 24 Jan 2001 10:50:15 -0500 (EST) Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 10:49:44 -0500 From: "Holger 'Geri', DK8KW" Subject: LF: Waterproof Loading Coil To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org Message-ID: <200101241049_MC2-C2EF-4C36@compuserve.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Disposition: inline Precedence: bulk Reply-To: rsgb_lf_group@blacksheep.org X-Listname: rsgb_lf_group Sender: John, G4CNN wrote >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?< ... I don't really understand why and how my own setup works ... a large loading coil (3.8 mH) about 1/3 height up the mast .... in wind and rain and snow, without any protection! I have to re-adjust my small variometer in the shack (about 0.9 mH) if it is wet outside, but no problems with flashovers or any other problems ... maybe it is worth a try ... Best 73 Geri, DK8KW