Re: [TowerTalk] outdoor junction shelters

[John Simmons <jasimmons@pinewooddata.com>]

Argh! Blasphemy!

Anybody TDR such a splice?


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73,
-de John NI0K

Paul Christensen wrote on 1/20/2021 7:05 AM:
> VE1ZZ did the same.  See p. 31, Feb. 1996 QST.
>
> Paul, W9AC
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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
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> 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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