It lasts much longer than the tar stuff DB and others use. I have a DB-410 that's been up since 1972 with no problems. I Scotchkota ever open junction as well as the coax junctions that are potted in plastic, just for safety sake.
Paul -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil McKie Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 7:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] New antenna install ? Any tips ?? Yes, I agree. Scotch 33+ is the only way to go. I have been using it for years. Outdoor coaxial cable connections, I cover the Scotch 33+ with two layers of Scotchkote - a sticky substance that comes in a can with a brush. http://www.paigewire.com/Specs/3Mscotchkote.html In my opinion, the best description of how to seal outdoor coaxial cable connections is found here. http://www.k7nv.com/notebook/id5.htm Hope this helps, Neil McKie - WA6KLA Chuck Kelsey wrote: > > Glad you mentioned weatherproofing. I should have, since I'm picky about it. > > Tape --- Scotch 33+ is your best friend. Don't use an off-brand. I buy it by > the box. It's never let me down. > > Chuck > WB2EDV > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 12:18 AM > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] New antenna install ? Any tips ?? > > > > > Perhaps arrange for a Native American rain dance -- there's something > > about > > installations made during rotten weather. Really! > > > > Failing that, pay close attention to your jumper connects. I like to dab > > a > > wee bit of clear silicone grease on the threads (not pins) as an > > anti-oxidant. > > Caution on tightening -- too much wrenching can deform the coupling & make > > 'em prone to leakage. > > Avoid cheezy tape from the dollar store; pay a little extra for the good > > stuff. > > /. > > > > k9jac1 wrote: > > Is there anything we should do to the new antennas before they are > > installed > > on the tower ? Paint, Seal, Waterproof, Start on fire .. > > <snip> > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
