Michael Tondee wrote:
Just got my new ARR SP432VDG preamp in the mail today. Since I'm on a budget, I opted to buy this unit rather than a mast mount outdoor amp. It is still my intention to mast mount this preamp though. Advanced Receiver Research themselves say that you can do this using a NEMA outdoor electrical enclosure. The problem is that I've been looking at outdoor electrical enclosures and have yet to find one that has dimensions that the preamp will fit in. I have really only been looking at outlet type boxes. Anyone have any suggestions as to what I can use? The unit is about 3 inches tall including the N connectors and about 4 and 5/8 inches wide. I need something relatively cheap that will give reliable protection. Thanks
Michael, I have used a 4 X 6 X 6 inch metal box for years and it has worked out just fine. Available at Home Depot (or your other favorite home improvement store). Photo with both 2M and 430 ARR preamps available at: http://home.earthlink.net/~k6ccc/Photo/Pics/SatAnt2.html