Thanks for the creative replies.  I like these ideas because the
device will be on a balcony and these enclosures will provide good
urban camouflage.

Thanks,
Michael


On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 23:23:20 -0500 (EST), Seth Rothenberg
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >>>I can not state of any locally, but are you really looking
> >>>for such a tough enclosure, start with a plastic inverted
> >>>bucket  and work your way up.
> 
> I have had some success (nearly 2 years) with
> USPS-approved water resistant AP enclosures.
> About 8" w x 16" long x 10" high at the top of the arch.
> 
> The traditional shape mailbox for on top of a post
> (as seen in Snoopy cartoons) is about $7 in plastic
> at Home Despot.  For best success, look for
> white plastic mailbox.   The second time
> I shopped for one, I bought the mounting plate,
> looks like a good idea, though it is not in use yet.
> 
> I drilled holes in the bottom, one for ethernet,
> (at one time, one for 120VAC, and two for antenna)
> 
> (I later learned you can route a cable past
> the "hinge" without any holes)
> 
> BTW, plug or cover any holes, because the running
> Soekris board inside attracts bees.
> 
> Seth
> 
> (PS, the bucket worked for about a year before
> the mail box :-).
> 
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