113 Grounding & Weatherproofi ng Weatherproofing Kits Don’t overlook the importance of weatherproofing your connectors. Moisture can cause corrosion, which leads to arcing, shorts and other significant RFI and electrical issues. The basic kit includes self-adhesive weatherproofing material and 3M Tartan 1710 vinyl UV-resistant electrical tape. The Upgraded version uses professional grade Scotch Super 33+ tape, while our Ultimate version includes Super 88 electrical tape. DXE-WK-1 Basic Weatherproofing Kit, Tartan Tape ..........................................$15.99 DXE-WK-2 Upgraded Weatherproofing Kit, Super 33+ Tape ...........................$20.99 DXE-WK-3 Ultimate Weatherproofing Kit, Super 88 Tape ................................$23.99 DXE-WK-PRO Pro Kit, 5 Rolls Super 88 Tape, 3" x 6' Weatherproofing Material ............................................ $97.99 Coaxial Connection Waterproofing Kits Rain and melting snow can be a Ham’s worst enemy. Let water and condensation creep into your coaxial cables and you’re looking at reduced performance, noise and possible shorts that could damage your expensive equipment. Protect your investment with Coaxial Connection Waterproofing Kits from DX Engineering. Use the kit’s self-fusing 3M Temflex™ 2155 Rubber Splicing Tape to create a strong water barrier. Then apply the 3M Vinyl Electrical Tape for added layers of UV protection. Each kit will weatherproof six to ten double connections, depending upon the number of overlapping layers used. Three grades of 3M Vinyl Electrical Tape are of ered: Scotch Super 88 Premium or Scotch Super 33 Plus for long-term installations, and economy 3M Tartan 1710 for temporary weather protection. DXE-WPCC88-1 Super 88 Electrical Tape, Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing ......$20.98 DXE-WPCC33-1 Super 33+ Electrical Tape, Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing ....$19.98 DXE-WPCCTO-1 Tartan 1710 Electrical, Temflex 2155 Rubber Splicing ...........$13.98 DXE-WK-PRO DXE-WK-1 DXE-WK-2 Flexible Copper Sheeting Perfect for making Faraday shields, or for fabricating heat sinks, covers, ground busses, solder tabs and more. The 12" x 12" sheet is 0.022" thick. GCL-3215 Flexible Copper Sheeting ......................................................$19.99 Copper Radio RF Ground Plane Kits Amateur Radio operators know that radio frequency interference (RFI) can significantly diminish transmitted and received signal quality. DX Engineering’s Radio RF Ground Plane Kits of er an ef ective solution to this common problem by reducing stray RF pickup by indoor radio equipment and interconnecting cables. The kits include a 1/16-inch-thick copper sheet. When placed under your HF radios, microphones and other devices, this RF ground plane, also known as a reference plane, decreases the chances of experiencing RF trouble. The copper sheet is connected to your existing grounding bus. Used by top contesters and DXers, copper RF ground planes curtail voltage dif erences between pieces of equipment and associated currents that cause RF interference to transceivers, microphones, tuners, amplifiers, computers and other electronic equipment. Further, placing audio and data cables directly on the metal surface can lessen their ability to pick up RF. DX Engineering Radio RF Ground Plane Kits come with either a 13" x 10", 16" x 16", or 20" x 20" pre-drilled copper sheet and all necessary hardware for easy installation. Kits are available with or without an MDF mounting board. Radio RF Ground Planes are intended for indoor use only and are not to be confused with ground planes or radial systems used for vertical antennas. DXE-RGP-LC Copper Ground Plane Kit, 20" x 20" ................................... $217.99 DXE-RGP-LCB Copper Ground Plane Kit, 20" x 20" with MDF .................. $235.99 DXE-RGP-MC Copper Ground Plane Kit, 16" x 16" ................................... $176.99 DXE-RGP-MCB Copper Ground Plane Kit, 16" x 16" with MDF .................. $192.99 DXE-RGP-SC Copper Ground Plane Kit, 13" x 10" ................................... $114.99 DXE-RGP-SCB Copper Ground Plane Kit, 13" x 10" with MDF .................. $124.99 Aluminum Radio RF Ground Plane Kits For budget-minded hams, DX Engineering's Aluminum Radio RF Ground Plane Kits of er an ef ective solution for mitigating shack RFI issues but at a reduced cost. Kits are the same as the copper kits but with aluminum sheets. DXE-RGP-LA Aluminum Ground Plane Kit, 20" x 20" ................................ $72.99 DXE-RGP-LAB Aluminum Ground Plane Kit, 20" x 20" with MDF ............. $102.99 DXE-RGP-MA Aluminum Ground Plane Kit, 16" x 16" ................................ $62.99 DXE-RGP-MAB Aluminum Ground Plane Kit, 16" x 16" with MDF ............... $87.99 DXE-RGP-SA Aluminum Ground Plane Kit, 13" x 10" ................................ $51.99 DXE-RGP-SAB Aluminum Ground Plane Kit, 13" x 10" with MDF ............... $71.99 DXE-RGP-LC DXE-RGP-LA Window Feed-Thru Jumper This 16 inch long feed-through lets you slip a flexible cable underneath your window sash. It handles 100 W (PEP), has an SWR under 1.3:1 (below 500 MHz) and uses two SO-239 connectors. With a nominal loss of .5 dB up to 500 MHz, it’s a solution that will please everyone. CMA-CTC-50M Feed-Thru Jumper ...........................................................................$59.99 Through Window/ Door Cable Set Pass this set through the narrow openings of a window, door or even a vent. This 20 inch cable has an SO-239 connector at each end to make installation easy. It can handle up to 150 watts with a VSWR less than 1.2:1 at up to 500 MHz and an insertion loss lower than 1.7 dB. DMN-MGC50 Through Window/Door Cable Set ...............$56.99 Window Feed-Through Panel Easily mounted to a windowsill, the FTP-5U Window Feed-Through Panel is the ideal weatherproofed solution for connecting up to five coaxial cables with PL-259 connectors. The panel also allows you to connect a ground cable or copper strap outside without drilling or cutting through walls. Aluminum plates on both sides of the feed-through panel bond all five coax shields together, and the stainless steel ground post brings your outdoor ground connection inside. Built with high-quality 0.688"-thick cedar wood, the panel exhibits excellent insulating properties and is naturally resistant to rot, decay, and insect damage. User cuts the cedar 48" x 3.5" panel to fit. It can be customized with a user-applied finish or lef natural. The panel comes with five SO-239 bulkhead connectors, five vinyl caps for the connectors, a 1/4"-20 grounding stud with wing nut, and 10' roll of black rubber foam self-stick weatherstripping. Enter "FTP-5U" at DXEngineering.com and click Documentation to view instructions showing installation examples. DXE-FTP-5U Window Feed-Through Panel..................... $179.99 Prices are subject to change without notice.
