Re: [IRCA] Metal boxes
--- Patrick Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Rick, > > It is metal on metal, no sealing or gaskets. I will have to seal the > boxes before Winter though. > Seal entirely from the outside after the box is closed and thr screws tightened. I've even heard of people putting the metal box insude a larger plastic one and trhen sealing up the plastic one. Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Metal boxes
Russ, There are plugs in the boxes you can knockout if needed in the most cases. There are a few small homes for bolts, but other than that, it should fit the bill. Infact I built the unit tonight for my SW EWE. However, before I install that one, I will do it around noon or early afternoon, as I don't know if shielding the matching transformer box will affect the termination pot at the far end. So I may need to peak it a bit. Hard to do that when skip is coming in. Little things can make a difference in the EWE's. I did install the metal matching transformer box for the beverage the other day as it is terminated directly to three 5 foot copper pipes at the end. I may play around with a pot at the far end, again. But the last time I tried a pot, the termination worked better directly to the pipes. Anyway, what am I trying to null, the Philippines as one DXer says? But the nulls 90 degrees off. seem to be better running the antenna directly to the rods. I just tried the new metal box with the matching transfomer on the beverage. It seems about the same as the first one I did the other day, so it is ok. Since I am leaving Thursday morning for the IRCA convention, I may not have a chance to install the matching transformer box for the SW EWE until I get back next week. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Metal boxes
--- Patrick Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I stopped by Gearhart Lumber (Gearhart OR) and looked at their > electric > boxes, like for outlets and switches. I found a little steel box 1.5 > inches by 3 inches, and about an inch deep. I found a metal cover for > it > with two screws. It cost me less that $4. There are a few holes in it > but I can line the box with foil or fill the holes with goop. It > should > be fine. I am going to build my second box for the SW EWE and I will > see > how it works out. > > If those are holes for cable and cable connectors, you might also be able to purchase metal fillers for them which screw in - almost certainly so if they're outdoor-type boxes. Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Metal boxes
Rick, It is metal on metal, no sealing or gaskets. I will have to seal the boxes before Winter though. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Metal boxes
Patrick Martin wrote: > It should > be fine. I am going to build my second box for the SW EWE and I will see > how it works out. Just make sure that you have metal to metal contact between the cover and the box body. Otherwise, incomplete shielding. Rick Kunath ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Metal boxes
I stopped by Gearhart Lumber (Gearhart OR) and looked at their electric boxes, like for outlets and switches. I found a little steel box 1.5 inches by 3 inches, and about an inch deep. I found a metal cover for it with two screws. It cost me less that $4. There are a few holes in it but I can line the box with foil or fill the holes with goop. It should be fine. I am going to build my second box for the SW EWE and I will see how it works out. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
