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NC shed setup. ??
- Thread starter CB590
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My thought was to toss say the AT6666 in FAT50 can for storage with small desiccant pack for humidity. Or would that hurt the radio?
And what of use at times on the clock where humidity is high? (Is the other).
Given electrical power, a floor-standing dehumidifier can bring the space to “equilibrium” in a few days and maintain that. 40% or a bit lower is cited as an ideal. My experience with my travel trailers is that constant use is the only way to go. But as a solution that doesn’t mean my approach is either exclusive or best.
Wood has thermal qualities inherent. Insulation adds mass. An airspace below is partial remedy, but a heat source and ventilation seem obligatory. Then the use of demon electricity to temper moisture.
Someone, somewhere (before you get to the end of the Internet) has “solved” this problem for your USGS region.
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I have plans to fully insulate the cabin to keep things hopefully even overall. Went with standard residential door as well over "shed" door.
Just wondering if packet in with radio in sealed ammo can is necessary?
Just wondering if packet in with radio in sealed ammo can is necessary?
Test.
I have an inexpensive thermometer/hygrometer which shows highs/lows beyond just current readings.
Some weather stations can be Internet-enabled.
See, Weather Station Advisor, as a start.
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Hard to test. I get 2 days down there to drop off perc test papers as the site needs to be flagged. And then 2-3 days down there for shed install day and hanging the permit on it.
Hard to tell in 3 days time. I have to work in NJ. So I get maybe 3 off in row like every 4 months.
Thought was after shed gets dropped to just leave the can and some type of antenna in shed and roll back north.
Hard to tell in 3 days time. I have to work in NJ. So I get maybe 3 off in row like every 4 months.
Thought was after shed gets dropped to just leave the can and some type of antenna in shed and roll back north.
Cb , Your dealing w/ a whole different situation than I was , I had power to my shed & was lucky enough to be able to run a Dehumidifier . Mine was on my Lake front property & I had a small home there also , radio's in shack but so was my HD ! Being off the ground the chrome would sweat in there . At that time , for me anyway it wasn't about the radio's it was the HD . 
CB590,
I can tell you the humidity is much higher in NC, just as high as any Gulfcoast State. Any can, plastic or metal, will sweat internally. The cheaper method to me, is to use a large enough container to utilize charcoal briquettes. A plastic tote with charcoal would be less of interest to "She Shed Bandit's". A 50 cal can stands out. By having the radio covered by couple old bags of charcoal, it looks like BBQ stuff. Several mix matched totes in there, and your stuff may be ok.
I can tell you the humidity is much higher in NC, just as high as any Gulfcoast State. Any can, plastic or metal, will sweat internally. The cheaper method to me, is to use a large enough container to utilize charcoal briquettes. A plastic tote with charcoal would be less of interest to "She Shed Bandit's". A 50 cal can stands out. By having the radio covered by couple old bags of charcoal, it looks like BBQ stuff. Several mix matched totes in there, and your stuff may be ok.
S&W357
$upporting Member KO4RJD....WDX-556
I've got one that sets the standard for a Carolina Shed.
Well water right outside the door, acreage, screened in porch, shade trees, private, nice view.
Well water right outside the door, acreage, screened in porch, shade trees, private, nice view.
Yup! Mitey fine living there. Even has guest bedrooms with panoramic view. Where's the privy?
S&W357
$upporting Member KO4RJD....WDX-556
Not far away and up just a little. Lots of leaves within arms reach when in season. Nothing but dry leaves on the ground now though.
Ummm! The Pent Hause.Not far away and up just a little. Lots of leaves within arms reach when in season. Nothing but dry leaves on the ground now though.
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
I think you should put the gear in an ammo can like you were saying. But carry it back and forth in your truck. Easy to grab, easy to go. I wouldn't leave anything in the shed that you like. At least until you move down there. Antenna may be ok.
may just do that. Sink the antenna mast short post in CC. Drop other section on and bolt to side. Leave antenna in shed for semi quick deploy when down there.
S&W357
$upporting Member KO4RJD....WDX-556
I agree. Wouldn’t leave radio on site when you’re gone. Good chance it would not be there when you return.