abcd567
November 29, 2015, 3:04am
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arerecich:
Weatherproofing was pretty simple. I used PlastiDip to seal the F connector end from where the antenna wire sticks out. I also sealed around the connection between the amp and voltage blocker. Care must be taken to keep the connection to the can clean. The coax cable has an o-ring in the male end for a compression seal. Two little drain holes keep water from pooling in the can bottom. All the other equpiment is down in the basement on the other end of the 25’ quad shield coax cable.
As for bird-proofing, check out my new profile picture. A handful of zip-ties and the wire stays straight.
We get a lot of rain and wind here in Seattle and it’s held up just fine after nearly a year. Only have a little bit of corrosion on the wire & faded paint on the can.
Excellent! Very simple and effective method.
Thanks for sharing your work. I recommend that for others to take advantage of your methods, you post all this detail with photo in the thread Three Easy DIY Antennas for Beginners
