[TowerTalk] Water resistant / rainproof enclosure options.

[Paul Jansen]

Hello All,

 

In regard to the water resistant enclosures available at reasonable cost. 

 

In the past I have used what are referred to as "Sportsmen's Dry Boxes".

 

These are plastic (possibly polypropylene?) with a hinged cover that usually
includes an o-ring type seal.  The ones I have used seem to be RF friendly -
having passed the microwave oven test with no problems.  They do not claim
that these are waterproof, but so far - they have proved to be very rain
proof. 

Being of plastic type construction, they do not seem to condense water to
any great degree.  I do use a small weep hole in the lowest part of the
enclosure but so far there has been no sign of any moisture at all. 

 

I have used these to house remote auto-tuners and antenna switching relays
with no problems.  They can be found at sporting goods stores or such as
Cabela's or Gander Mountain, etc. and can be bought for about $12 to $20
dollars.

 

Have Fun!  73,

 

Paul - K9KDR