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 <[email protected]>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
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
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