I wrap the connectors and a small section of the hard line each side with quality electrical tape.
Follow the wrap with Scotch 133 rubber tape or the common antenna connector putty - putty/tape of choice. Wrap the putty with another layer of quality electrical tape, your choice of width. Paint Scotchkote or Liquid Electrical Tape onto the outside tape layer and you're done when it's dry. The key of the initial inside layer of tape allows you to service or reuse the connectors without spending your life cleaning putty off everything. The weather seal is very strong. skipp > Neil McKie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 <*> 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/
