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[Elecraft_K3] BL-2 weather enclosure
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matt zilmer
Hi Mel, I use an LMB clamshell-style box, made of metal. The box itself isn't weatherproof, and I've sealed it up around the edges with Gorilla tape [the water-repellent kind], plus RTV around the BNC exit point. The only caveat with using a metal enclosure is that the BL2 should be mounted 1/2" or more away from any metal except at the BNC end of it. I brought the balanced signals out through a couple of center insulators. These are available from DX Engineering, last time I looked. 73, matt W6NIA From: farrerfolks@... To: Elecraft_K3@... Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 10:54:54 -0800 Subject: [Elecraft_K3] BL-2 weather enclosure I am looking for a weather protector for the balun. On portable uncertain weather, I would rather have some protection. I have seen a plexiglass one, but it has holes and doesn't look like you can switch it easily. Any one found a good solution, like a clamshell enclosure???? Thanks. Mel, K6KBE |
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Mel Farrer <farrerfolks@...>
Thanks Matt, will look it up. Mel On Friday, February 21, 2014 7:04 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote: Hi Mel,
I use an LMB clamshell-style box, made of metal. The box itself isn't weatherproof, and I've sealed it up around the edges with Gorilla tape [the water-repellent kind], plus RTV around the BNC exit point. The only caveat with using a metal enclosure is that the BL2 should be mounted 1/2" or more away from any metal except at the BNC end of it. I brought the balanced signals out through a couple of center insulators. These are available from DX Engineering, last time I looked. 73, matt W6NIA From: farrerfolks@... To: Elecraft_K3@... Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 10:54:54 -0800 Subject: [Elecraft_K3] BL-2 weather enclosure I am looking for a weather protector for the balun. On portable uncertain weather, I would rather have some protection. I have seen a plexiglass one, but it has holes and doesn't look like you can switch it easily. Any one found a good solution, like a clamshell enclosure???? Thanks. Mel, K6KBE |
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mikerodgerske5gbc
Could a First aid box work? 73 Mike RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. On Feb 21, 2014, at 7:29 PM, Mel Farrer <farrerfolks@...> wrote:
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Mel Farrer <farrerfolks@...>
Interesting idea. I do have a travel first aid box, but I think it is plastic. Will check. Thanks. Mel, K6KBE On Saturday, February 22, 2014 8:05 AM, "mikerodgerske5gbc@..." wrote: Could a First aid box work? 73 Mike RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. On Feb 21, 2014, at 7:29 PM, Mel Farrer <farrerfolks@...> wrote:
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Mel Farrer <farrerfolks@...>
First aid box is already cracked, darn. Looking at a utility box for outside mounting, weather proof and has a snap on clear cover. Light weight. BL-2 will fit in. Hummm. Mel, K6KBE On Saturday, February 22, 2014 9:51 AM, Mel Farrer wrote: Interesting idea. I do have a travel first aid box, but I think it is plastic. Will check. Thanks. Mel, K6KBE On Saturday, February 22, 2014 8:05 AM, "mikerodgerske5gbc@..." wrote:
Could a First aid box work? 73 Mike RIP- Mr 500. STP's Andy Granatelli from racing fans everywhere. On Feb 21, 2014, at 7:29 PM, Mel Farrer <farrerfolks@...> wrote:
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