Topband: Weatherproof enclosures?

[Hardy Landskov]

I use the same Hammond enclosures but beware some are NOT approved for 
outdoor use. You have to read the fine print on the catalog page to 
determine which ones are ok.
GL Hardy N7RT


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Waters" <mikewate at gmail.com>
To: "topband" <topband at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: Topband: Weatherproof enclosures?


> 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
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