Preparation
As it comes from the factory your LDG balun is water resistant. There are neoprene seals under the
SO-239 coax socket and the two binding posts. If the balun is mounted with the removable lid
(back) facing down (that is, with the writing facing up), it is reasonably water resistant. You can
make it completely waterproof and suitable for direct exposure to the weather at any mounting
angle for outdoor use if you wish. Simply apply a bead of Silicone caulking material (available at
any hardware store) around the back plate seal, and let it dry before use.
Waterproof here
An important word about power levels:
Your LDG balun is rated at 200 watts continuous power input
at most
. Some ham transmitters and
transceivers, and virtually all amplifiers, output well over 200 watts. Power levels significantly
exceeding specifications will definitely damage or destroy your LDG balun. If the balun fails under
extreme overload, your transmitter and tuner could also be damaged. Be sure to observe the
specified power limitations.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING
Never install antennas over or near power lines. You can be seriously
injured or killed if any part of the antenna touches the power line.
Always follow this antenna safety rule: the distance to the nearest power
line should be at least twice the length of the longest antenna dimension.
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