[Elecraft] Enclosure for BL1?

2005-02-19 Thread Darrell Bellerive
I would like to mount a BL1 in a weatherproof enclosure in a permanent 
location near the feedpoint of my antenna.

What type of case would be recommended? Should metal be used for shielding or 
does it interfere with the balun? What material and size is best?

Darrell

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Darrell Bellerive
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Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada
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RE: [Elecraft] Enclosure for BL1?

2005-02-19 Thread W3FPR - Don Wilhelm
Darrell,

Either a plastic or metal enclosure would work just fine - no need for
shielding (a balun should be self shielding), and there should be little if
any effects from metal at a reasonable distance (1/2 inch or so) from the
wires.

If it were my choice, I would prefer plastic since it is easier to work for
most folks, and the terminals are self insulating.

Size the enclosure so that the balun will comfortably fit inside.

73,
Don W3FPR

 -Original Message-

 I would like to mount a BL1 in a weatherproof enclosure in a permanent
 location near the feedpoint of my antenna.

 What type of case would be recommended? Should metal be used for
 shielding or
 does it interfere with the balun? What material and size is best?




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