[TowerTalk] Rotor connector waterproofing?

Don Havlicek n8de at thepoint.net
Sat Aug 12 16:56:08 EDT 2006


How about a cheap poly sponge from the dollar store?
Don
N8DE

kd4e wrote:
>>Here's a technique I use:
>>
>>http://wa4bpj.com/Ham_Radio/misc/con_in_pipe.jpg
>>
>>There's a Cinch connector pair pushed up in the pipe. Keeps it dry and since
>>it's not bound under layers of tape and sealant, it only takes a moment to
>>pull it out of the pipe and break the connection.
>>
>>73,
>>Mike, WA4BPJ 
>>www.wa4bpj.com
> 
> 
> Neat idea!  Here in Florida one would have to
> wonder how long it would take the mud wasps,
> hornets, and/or other critters to pack their
> neat new "house" full!  :-)
> 
> I wonder if a small stainless steel strainer
> from a dollar store could be attached to the
> bottom and not have a negative affect on the
> balun?
> 
> 




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