Late start setting up

[Dabil]

My newest daughter was born in November, I had surgery shortly after, My dad and 2 brothers came to visit...

so after all that I am getting a little late start setting up all the hardware for my first Christmas show. The one thing that is hindering my progress right now is how to mount a CG1500 case to my mega-tree. I am in north west ohio where we can get some snow so I can't leave it on the ground other wise the little foam lined holes at the bottom will let snow in and short out the controller (or so I fear). If anyone has any good ideas or can show a photo or good description for how to safely secure the controller box would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!

[Phrog30]

Hose clamps to a stake or piece of conduit is cheap and easy. Look at the back you will see where the hose clamps go.

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[Dabil]

Thanks for the reply. And yeah looks like the way you describe is the way I ended up doing it. Was just hoping someone had a slicker way to do it.

[Dabil]

I think I am down to the last hurtle, and that is the FM Transmitter.

I know everyone seems to like the EDM transmitters. However, I don't think I have time at this point to purchase one and assemble it before Christmas is here. So I am looking for something that might do the trick that I can just pick up on Amazon and was wondering if anyone could recommend something. Or at least tell me what not to get.

Here is the list of what I am considering...

Whole House FM Transmitter 3.0: Has stereo output, but the range seems kind of low at only 150 ft. It's only about 35' though to the street, but it has to go through a wall. Would this be strong enough?

Fail-Safe Long Range FM Transmitter - FS CZH-05B

TIVDIO 5W / 15W Wireless FM Transmitter: seems extremely powerful with a range of 1 to 2.5 miles? should I be concerned?

Any help would be appreciated.

[Ebuechner]

I have been using using a transmitter similar to that for about 4 years now.
The FS CZH-05B.
Here's one for less money it just doesn't have the RCA jacks in the back.
Signstek 0.5 W 05B Dual Mode Long Range Stereo Broadcast Home FM Transmitter with Antenna and Free Audio Cable Fashion Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CM2VPMQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FyNmAbG5YSPHG

[deanathpc]

My newest daughter was born in November, I had surgery shortly after, My dad and 2 brothers came to visit...

so after all that I am getting a little late start setting up all the hardware for my first Christmas show. The one thing that is hindering my progress right now is how to mount a CG1500 case to my mega-tree. I am in north west ohio where we can get some snow so I can't leave it on the ground other wise the little foam lined holes at the bottom will let snow in and short out the controller (or so I fear). If anyone has any good ideas or can show a photo or good description for how to safely secure the controller box would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!

I have left my CG-1500 cases on the ground for years.  Never an issue to be honest.  Had bugs one year but that was because it was so warm.  I'm in Western NY so I understand where you are coming from.