[TowerTalk] Rotor connector waterproofing?

[Jim Miller]

Stick a wad of fiberglass house insulation or stainless steel wool in the
bottom to keep the bugs out if need be.

73, Jim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kd4e" <kd4e at verizon.net>
To: "TowerTalk Reflector" <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 3:03 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Rotor connector waterproofing?


> > 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?
>
>
> -- 
>
> Thanks! & 73,
> doc, KD4E
> ... somewhere in FL
> URL:  bibleseven (dot) com
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