TopBand: Technical Question

[Phil Clements]

At 09:17 AM 12/1/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Being a typical appliance operator and not a techical type, I attempted
>to put up an Inverted L antenna. I purchased a motorized vacuum variable
>cap that was just right for the job. I went over to the hardware store
>and purchased an metal electrical box to enclose the variable cap.
>I see K1ZM uses a plastic enclosure for his two variable caps. 
>Now, would a metal enclosure around this tuning cap have a definite
>effect on this or not? 
>
>I worked a few Caribbean stations on 160m plus the VK9 but not much
>else. I am working on a sloper off the top section of the 89 ft tower
>now and hope to have it working today. My main goal is to work into
>Europe on 160m. If I do that, then I'll be happy.
>
>73/Ron, K6UR
>
Been there, done that, Ron. There is a possibility of VERY high voltage
in the box. You need to use an insulated cover. I use a plastic trash
can to cover mine. As an example, when I first installed my shunt feed
wire years ago, it came too close to the eave of the garage and set the
roof on fire during a contest! Have fun, be careful!

(((73)))
Phil, K5PC

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