Topband: Weatherproof enclosures?

[Mike Waters]

On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 7:45 AM, Paul Staupe <pstaupe at qwest.net> wrote:

> I've put up several Beverages this Spring and am looking for suitable
> weatherproof UV resistant plastic enclosures to mount the feed and
> termination hardware.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions?
>
> Best regards,
>
> Paul W0AD
>


I also use Hammond polycarbonate enclosures, and highly recommend them!  The
gasketed lids are available in clear, smoke (presently from Newark only),
and opaque. They come in many sizes. I have been using those for my Beverage
antenna enclosures for some time now.  You can see photos of them at
http://www.w0btu.com/Beverage_antennas.html

I fill all the connectors with silicone dielectric compound, and there are
NO air vents. I have yet to see moisture get in.

I don't have a link or P/N handy, but Mouser (www.mouser.com) and Newark
have them.

Keep in mind that the larger the enclosure, the more of a chance you have
for moist air getting inside. Reason being, there is a larger internal
pressure change with a given temperature and/or barometric pressure change.

73 Mike
www.w0btu.com