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scottstephens

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Wireless Protection
« on: November 16, 2017, 11:05:41 AM »

Hey all,

   This Saturday I have to provide audio for an Outdoor Tree Lighting event. The weather is supposed to SUCK; lots of cold rain and, of course, wind.  Could you all please give me some advice on gear protection and wireless stability. I have tarps and trash bags and even 8 small buckets filled with concrete with attached/mixed in ratchet steps to hold stuff down. But I'm wondering if there's something I'm forgetting. Thanks.

Scott
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Re: Wireless Protection
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2017, 11:27:06 AM »

This Saturday I have to provide audio for an Outdoor Tree Lighting event. The weather is supposed to SUCK; lots of cold rain and, of course, wind.  Could you all please give me some advice on gear protection and wireless stability. I have tarps and trash bags and even 8 small buckets filled with concrete with attached/mixed in ratchet steps to hold stuff down. But I'm wondering if there's something I'm forgetting. Thanks.

- Clear or white plastic bags over the antennas, the connectors in particular.
- Protection at all coaxial connectors.
- Drip loop in coax prior to panel/equipment connection.
- Canned air or hair dryer for drying windsceens (do not use while on mic element).
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Re: Wireless Protection
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2017, 05:09:26 PM »

Hey all,

   This Saturday I have to provide audio for an Outdoor Tree Lighting event. The weather is supposed to SUCK; lots of cold rain and, of course, wind.  Could you all please give me some advice on gear protection and wireless stability. I have tarps and trash bags and even 8 small buckets filled with concrete with attached/mixed in ratchet steps to hold stuff down. But I'm wondering if there's something I'm forgetting. Thanks.

Scott
+1 to Henry's list, plus:
-Once you protect any junctions in your RF cables with PVC tape and plastic over-all (like a bag or sheet), make sure the protected connection is elevated so it doesn't end up in a puddle if there's significant rain accumulation. I had that happen to some comm lines this summer.
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Re: Wireless Protection
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2017, 08:19:36 PM »

Something that worked well for me in the past is taking a large tarp and securing 1 side next to the stage. Then fan fold the tarp on the ground on that side. When it is time to cover the stage, just grab the 2 corners of the tarp that are not secured and pull them over to the other side of the stage where the straps (bungees, rope etc.) are waiting to secure that side.

To secure the 1st side on the ground, I keep a supply of 12 inch nails. I use 1 at each grommet hole.
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Re: Wireless Protection
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