[600MRG] Advice requested - weatherproof box for loading coil.

[Brian, WA1ZMS]

I use the grey electrical boxes that one can buy at any DIY store.

I might try a long length of PVC with an end cap and a thru bolt to allow snow to cover the box yet allow the lead to the radiator to pass thru deep
snow insulsted Arcing and burning of PVC may be an issue depending on RF power.

Elevate everything up high is best answer!


-Brian, WA1ZMS
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> On Sep 3, 2016, at 3:12 PM, "Kenneth G. Gordon" <kgordon2006 at frontier.com> wrote:
> 
> Seems to me I have asked this before, but have lost the replies:
> 
> I want to mount a remotely-adjustable loading coil and/or switching assembly at the base of 
> my present 57' vertical so I can use it at least on 160 meters, but also, hopefully, on 630 
> meters. However, I am not finding a suitable box to install the stuff in.
> 
> I am concerned that here in Idaho we get considerable snow in the winter which would cover 
> a box of any usable size, and water would be a problem over a significant part of the year.
> 
> I want to install two loading coils in the box, one specifically for 630 meters, and a second, 
> variable, one for 160 meters, with a gear-motor, and appropriate control circuitry.
> 
> I also suspect there will be a large RF field to consider.
> 
> Ideas from the group will be very much appreciated. I need to do this before winter, which is 
> fast approaching here.
> 
> Ken W7EKB WD2XSH/24
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