[Elecraft] BL2

[Dale Putnam]

Hi Clint, If waterproofing is the focus, choose the UHF connector carefully, after testing it.. some, aren't sealed well at all.And.. the binding posts for the open wire... need to be isolated .. both sides, from ground, no matter what is used for the enclosure. I would be careful to leave a litte spacing between the coils of the toroid to the metal case, just don't slam it down tight to the case is all. Plastic is cool, and clear plastic is attractive... but the metal case may be more durable in a hard use situation, and I usually find that is when things break... when I really need them to hold together.. for just one more ....... Have a great day, 

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Dale - WC7S in Wy
 > From: clint.stark at sbcglobal.net
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2012 21:41:18 -0800
> Subject: [Elecraft] BL2
> 
> I just received my BL2 kit. I want to weatherproof it. I am going to replace
> the BNC with a UHF (mounted on the enclosure) and maybe do something
> different with the balanced line connectors.
> 
> My questions are: Can I enclose it in a die cast aluminum box or should I
> use plastic? Will there be any effect RF wise using metal, besides
> shielding?
> 
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> 
> Thanks,
> 
>  
> 
> Clint
> 
> KI6SSN
> 
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