N connectors are supposed to be waterproof as is, but I think water
sneaks in under the heatshrink tubing that they put behind the connector.
I can attest that PPC brand compression fittings are truly water proof
and don't need any tape. They're $25/each and require a $2000 tool to
install them on the cable.....but they're water proof :)
Apart from that, my favorite solution is the adhesive lined heat shrink
that was suggested by somebody on this list. I don't imagine it will
come off easily, but it's a cheap, clean method.
On 11/16/2015 9:33 AM, Ryan Mano wrote:
People that think they know everything…. living in canada knowing how
our winters are brutal up here and I know we should use this stuff…but
I just want to confirm what I already know
thanks
*From:*Af [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Ken Hohhof
*Sent:* Monday, November 16, 2015 9:24 AM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] 450 connectors
Silicone self-fusing tape. Butyl with vinyl over it is fine but messier.
Who is telling you use nothing?
*From:*Josh Luthman <mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:*Monday, November 16, 2015 8:18 AM
*To:*[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Subject:*Re: [AFMUG] 450 connectors
Coax seal for everything.
Josh Luthman
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Direct: 937-552-2343
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Troy, OH 45373
On Nov 16, 2015 9:15 AM, "Ryan Mano" <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
What do you guys use to seal the connectors on the radio to antenna?
Butyl tape, electoral type or nothing at all…. just curious
because am hearing don’t put nothing at all because it builds up
moisture on the connectors
thanks
