08-09-2016, 08:19
(This post was last modified: 08-09-2016, 08:24 by Barrow4491.)
Hi all,Well at long last I have some time to post some photos of my long winded construction, which believe me I have enjoyed immensely.
As I stated before I have relatively easy access to my roof via an opening skylight so I mounted my mast and transmitter up there, and because we live in a cyclone rated area (at least according to our insurance company) I decided to mount the mast on the solar hot water system brackets which were designed to withstand cyclonic winds.
Because of the potential high wind speeds I decided to go with Davis anemometer and rain gauges which appear to be of better quality construction than the Fine Offset units (if price is any guide).I have attached photos of various components (Radiation shield with SHT 31D and fan), TX enclosure and board, and solar UV unit (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; Thanks uncle_bob).
I am wailing for fused silica glass to finish it and it will mount on the front of the rain gauge.
My Tx unit is mains operated with battery backup and automatic change over to solar panel charging in the event of mains failure.
That just about covers the TX side of things and I must express my thanks for all the assistance given without question to some of my issues throughout construction.
Werk, the concept is brilliant and appears to be ever evolving!! Thanks again.
Kind regards
Jim
It appears there is a limit for images in a post so I have added a couple more here.
Next will be my Rx unit
Thanks
Jim
As I stated before I have relatively easy access to my roof via an opening skylight so I mounted my mast and transmitter up there, and because we live in a cyclone rated area (at least according to our insurance company) I decided to mount the mast on the solar hot water system brackets which were designed to withstand cyclonic winds.
Because of the potential high wind speeds I decided to go with Davis anemometer and rain gauges which appear to be of better quality construction than the Fine Offset units (if price is any guide).I have attached photos of various components (Radiation shield with SHT 31D and fan), TX enclosure and board, and solar UV unit (imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; Thanks uncle_bob).
I am wailing for fused silica glass to finish it and it will mount on the front of the rain gauge.
My Tx unit is mains operated with battery backup and automatic change over to solar panel charging in the event of mains failure.
That just about covers the TX side of things and I must express my thanks for all the assistance given without question to some of my issues throughout construction.
Werk, the concept is brilliant and appears to be ever evolving!! Thanks again.
Kind regards
Jim
It appears there is a limit for images in a post so I have added a couple more here.
Next will be my Rx unit
Thanks
Jim