Keeping something outdoors dry isn't a big issue. An plastic food container will keep it dry. Just be sure to arrange the exit points for the cables so they are pointing downward to prevent rain from running down a wire into the enclosure.
I've not remoted a W2 sensor, but have used that technique on many matching networks. But that leaves two other issues: 1) If the unit is not totally sealed you'll get tiny bugs inside it - including the famous pin-head size spiders that are so adept at shorting out antenna traps. Unless you'll be checking and cleaning it regularly, I'd carefully caulk the openings for the cables so the box is absolutely sealed and use a container with a good seal on the lid. One of the types of water-tight containers that has a rubber o-ring seal around the lid is best. They are available in the USA for under $5 in the size you'd need. (If you buy a "Snap-Loc" brand container, it's made here in the USA too :-) 2) Has anyone tried really long runs of the sensor cable to see how the system behaves, especially in a strong RF field? I don't know of a spec for the maximum cable run for the sensor wire. 73, Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bill K9YEQ Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 1:55 PM To: 'David Ferrington, M0XDF'; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [W2] Waterproofing the sensor I will watch for the response as well. I would rather have the unit near the base where I tune. 73, Bill K9YEQ -----Original Message----- Reposting this since I haven't seen a reply, which is unusual for this list. I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has waterproofed a W2 sensor, I'm considering the W2 and want to put the sensor on the masthead. 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108) ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
