How to rain-proof a TX?
12-01-2005, 08:35 PM
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How to rain-proof a TX?
I live in the Seattle, WA area, and I like to fly EPP bungee-launched gliders in the winter. This translates to lots of wind AND rain.
What's the best way to rain-proof my TX? I'm using a Hitch Flash 5X, and I've thought of using pieces of thin plastic garbage bags with cutouts for the 2 sticks. This would probably work but it's not very elegant or durable. Any ideas for ways to protect my TX against mother nature?
Alternatively, I'd might consider buying a TX specially designed to withstand rain. Is there such a TX available?
What's the best way to rain-proof my TX? I'm using a Hitch Flash 5X, and I've thought of using pieces of thin plastic garbage bags with cutouts for the 2 sticks. This would probably work but it's not very elegant or durable. Any ideas for ways to protect my TX against mother nature?
Alternatively, I'd might consider buying a TX specially designed to withstand rain. Is there such a TX available?
12-01-2005, 11:17 PM
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RE: How to rain-proof a TX?
Try a plastic grocery bag. Poke a hole through the bottom for the antenna and use an elastic band to seal the bag to the antenna or drips will run down to the Tx. Just put your hands inside the open end of the bag instead of poking the sticks out. Should stay dry enough. Use a clear bag if you need to see switches or display.
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12-01-2005, 11:43 PM
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RE: How to rain-proof a TX?
Check out the following link I received from someone named "rutat" on RCGroups.com:
http://www.gbmy.com/transmitt.html
This is a combination hand warmer and TX cover (called the "Transmitt") designed for RC yachting in cold, rainy weather, but it should do just fine for EPP bungee gliders, too!
http://www.gbmy.com/transmitt.html
This is a combination hand warmer and TX cover (called the "Transmitt") designed for RC yachting in cold, rainy weather, but it should do just fine for EPP bungee gliders, too!
12-02-2005, 07:55 PM
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RE: How to rain-proof a TX?
I haven't used either one, but the "Transmitt" looks a lot more ergonomic, and since it's felt-lined inside it's probably a lot warmer, too.
Based on nothing more than the digital images from the two websites, I'lm putting my money on the "Transmitt" and will be buying one for Christmas.
Based on nothing more than the digital images from the two websites, I'lm putting my money on the "Transmitt" and will be buying one for Christmas.
12-02-2005, 08:07 PM
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RE: How to rain-proof a TX?
My Mongo mitt is fleece lined, and my hands will sweat if they are in there too long. Plenty warm, even in 0 degrees. it will also hold a large TX with ample room to move the sticks. Only drawback, might be the clear window fogs up when my hands sweat, hindering the view of the TX. But I got used to it.
12-02-2005, 08:16 PM
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