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Re: [TowerTalk] outdoor junction shelters

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] outdoor junction shelters
From: K9MA <k9ma@sdellington.us>
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:51:56 -0600
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The late W0AIH used to splice hard line by bending the two ends upwards, connecting the shields and center conductors, and slipping a plastic soda bottle over the whole thing.  Ugly, but cheap.

73,
Scott K9MA




On 1/20/2021 5:07 AM, Rob Atkinson wrote:
Interesting item I came across that looks as if it might help keep
feedline splices and other junctions outside dry.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089XVCC21  My experience has been the best
way is to shield a junction directly from precip., but also provide
drain or evap. holes so the interior doesn't fill up with water from
condensation.

73
Rob
K5UJ
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