from my observations, the balun and coaxial isolation choke on my Radio 
works carolina windom are both well made and water resistant.
The only potential weak point could be where the vertical radiator coax 
feeds into the top of the coaxial or feedline isolation choke...but there 
are rubber gaskets on both ends of the PCV tubing so I highly doubt water 
will get in there.
In the summer I'm going to lower the antenna down and put extra sealant on 
any potential water entrance points on both the balun and the choke...better 
safe than sorry next winter.


73
Colin, V A6BS
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 7:46 PM
Subject: Re: Antenna Question


>I had a radioworks G5RV and tropical storm Irene tore it to shreds, on
> taking it down, I found water in places on it it shouldn't have been which
> explained why I never was happy with it. All that was left was the twin 
> lead
> about anyway but I won't be looking to that brand again for anything.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 9:30 PM
> Subject: Re: Antenna Question
>
>
>> John,
>>
>> Tom KB8TYJ  had a Radio Works compact 160 and had  trouble with it
>> several times and finally just took it down.   The problem was water
>> getting into the balun (or matching  unit, I forget which). Someone else
>> on this list from across the pond also had water problems with a Radio
>> Works antenna.   If you read e-ham reviews for their products, you will
>> see it isn't a rare thing.
>>
>> If you live in the desert, they may be great antennas, but of course you
>> may wind up with sand inside it.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>
>> On 1/13/2012 8:36 PM, John Vernaleken wrote:
>>> Hello All,
>>> Does anyone have  or know someone who has a Radioworks Compact Carolina
>>> Windom? Since I am lot size challenged I am considering everything. The
>>> squirrels  just ate my G5RV JR.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> John  KC2QJB
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> John  KC2QJB
>>>
>>>
>>>