[TowerTalk] outdoor junction shelters

[Paul Christensen]

VE1ZZ did the same.  See p. 31, Feb. 1996 QST.

Paul, W9AC

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] outdoor junction shelters

The late W0AIH used to splice hard line by bending the two ends upwards, connecting the shields and center conductors, and slipping a plastic soda bottle over the whole thing.  Ugly, but cheap.

73,
Scott K9MA




On 1/20/2021 5:07 AM, Rob Atkinson wrote:
> Interesting item I came across that looks as if it might help keep 
> feedline splices and other junctions outside dry.
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089XVCC21  My experience has been the best 
> way is to shield a junction directly from precip., but also provide 
> drain or evap. holes so the interior doesn't fill up with water from 
> condensation.
>
> 73
> Rob
> K5UJ
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