On Tue, Dec 10, 2013 at 04:40:26PM -0800, Glen Zook wrote: > > The "cheap stuff" congeals into a waterproof mass after a few days in the > sun. More expensive tape often comes loose. One does have to cut through > the mass to remove the tape. I have removed this tape from antennas that > have been several hundred feet in the air, for decades, and, when removed, > the connector looked just like it did when new! > > Glen, K9STH
What I think is fun about the rubber self-amalgamating tape, is when you cut it off if you've put it on right you can see all the manufacturer's engraving on the connectors in relief in the rubber ;-) -- Gordonjcp MM0YEQ _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
