Wireless: Are Tempest Beltpacks and Remote Transceivers considered waterproof?
Question: I want to install a Tempest remote transceiver outdoors and use the system outdoors in an area that is subject to high humidity and rain. Is the remote transceiver considered waterproof or weather resistant? Is it advisable to use the base station outside in these conditions? Is the beltpack considered waterproof or weather resistant?
Answer: Temperature and Humidity
Ideally, all electronics should be stored and used in a controlled environment with moderate temperature and humidity.
Tempest components are designed to be very durable, and can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions.
Install the Base Station in a location where it will not be exposed to extreme weather conditions. Protect the unit against
dust or moisture. Always protect any AC power connections from the elements with safety in mind.
For more extreme environmental conditions, the Base Station can remain in a secure location with antennas for the
Base Station located remotely and connected by low-loss 50 ohm coax cable,(like LMR-195 or LMR-400) or the optional Remote Transceiver can be used.
The Tempest Remote Transceiver is weather resistant, with gaskets intended to prevent moisture entry from the top and
sides. The CAT-5 cable connection on the bottom is not water tight. If it is to be used in an environment subject to blowing
rain, snow, fog or high humidity, protect the transceiver with a cover that will not interfere with the RF. A commonly used solution to protect the remote transceiver is an inexpensive waterproof antenna enclosure that the transceiver will fit into.
The Beltpacks are designed to work wherever people work. While the Beltpack design is weather resistant, the headset
XLR connector on the bottom is not watertight. Beltpack should not be submerged in liquids. Protect the battery
compartment from water when changing batteries. The battery compartment offers a route to the electronic circuitry.
If the Beltpack needs to be water resistant setting a ziptop plastic bag sealed with tape would be an inexpensive solution.
Answer: Temperature and Humidity
Ideally, all electronics should be stored and used in a controlled environment with moderate temperature and humidity.
Tempest components are designed to be very durable, and can tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions.
Install the Base Station in a location where it will not be exposed to extreme weather conditions. Protect the unit against
dust or moisture. Always protect any AC power connections from the elements with safety in mind.
For more extreme environmental conditions, the Base Station can remain in a secure location with antennas for the
Base Station located remotely and connected by low-loss 50 ohm coax cable,(like LMR-195 or LMR-400) or the optional Remote Transceiver can be used.
The Tempest Remote Transceiver is weather resistant, with gaskets intended to prevent moisture entry from the top and
sides. The CAT-5 cable connection on the bottom is not water tight. If it is to be used in an environment subject to blowing
rain, snow, fog or high humidity, protect the transceiver with a cover that will not interfere with the RF. A commonly used solution to protect the remote transceiver is an inexpensive waterproof antenna enclosure that the transceiver will fit into.
The Beltpacks are designed to work wherever people work. While the Beltpack design is weather resistant, the headset
XLR connector on the bottom is not watertight. Beltpack should not be submerged in liquids. Protect the battery
compartment from water when changing batteries. The battery compartment offers a route to the electronic circuitry.
If the Beltpack needs to be water resistant setting a ziptop plastic bag sealed with tape would be an inexpensive solution.
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