[WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Carl Shivers
We are having periodic trouble with our LMR connections. We're using 3M 2228 Rubber Mastic tape. Pulled one and it had moisture in it even with a solid wrap. Any suggestions? WISPA Wants You! Join today!

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Josh Luthman
Coax seal. Problem solved. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Feb 8, 2012 3:39 PM, Carl Shivers cshiv...@aristotle.net wrote: We are having periodic trouble with our LMR connections. We’re using 3M 2228 Rubber Mastic tape. Pulled

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Greg Osborn
http://shop.sealwrap.com/SealWrap-Repair-Tape-SealWrap-TAPE.htm dielectric grease on the threads, then 3m 33 electrical tape Seal wrap 3m 33 On 2/8/2012 3:41 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: 3M 2228 Rubber Mastic tape --

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Pat O'Connor
http://www.amazon.com/F4-Tape-Self-fusing-Silicone-Black/dp/B002LA2258 I use this stuff and never had a proble. On 2/8/2012 12:39 PM, Carl Shivers wrote: We are having periodic trouble with our LMR connections. We're using 3M 2228 Rubber Mastic tape. Pulled one and it had moisture in it

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Scott Reed
May depend on where you think the moisture is getting in. I had one installer that was wrapping from the connector down the wire instead of up to the connector. Wrapping up makes it like shingles, even if some gets in it should run down the outside of the next layer. I have also seen gaps at

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Jim Patient
Disclaimer: This was originally stole from Bob Hrbek and modified a bit. If you do this, you will never have a problem with the connector leaking. This is the process we, and the cell companies (and probably anybody that doesn't have water penetration issues uses). Get yourself some

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Network IP Dog
AMEN… to Antennas sucking in the water Ephesians 4:32Cheers!!! A password is like a... toothbrush ;^) Choose a good one, change it regularly and don't share it. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of lakel...@gbcx.net Sent:

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Rod Shepardson
Hi Carl, There were some antennas years back that sweat inside and moisture came out the bottom connector. Some guys drilled weep holes in the bottom of the housing and helped the problem. Rod === - Original Message - From: Carl Shivers cshiv...@aristotle.net To: 'WISPA

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Jonathan Schmidt
Big weep holes invite insects. Small holes clog from goo that grows inside in the condensate. The only solution is hermetically sealed enclosures if outside. . . . j o n a t h a n -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Rod

[WISPA] Yuma, TX

2012-02-08 Thread Jeromie Reeves
Anyone know of a service in Yuma TX. Client is a snowbird. Will be there another two months and is generally on site for 3 to 5 months per year. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Faisal Imtiaz
While logical...it is in consistent with best practices...and other successful products in the market place... Faisal On Feb 8, 2012, at 9:29 PM, Jonathan Schmidt jeschm...@jeschmidt.com wrote: Big weep holes invite insects. Small holes clog from goo that grows inside in the condensate.

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Jonathan Schmidt
True...I didn't say that it could be obtainable. However, every other best practices I have seen, after some years, succumbs to the rot. . . . j o n a t h a n -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Faisal Imtiaz Sent:

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Faisal Imtiaz
That is more likely due to exposure to sunlight and the exposure to the elements...manufacturing practices have changed over the years...now products have a shorter expected by design life expectancy..this is also reflected in the price / cost... Not everything is getting build like Sherman

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Jonathan Schmidt
Faisal, it makes sense. We're closer to the equator than the Sahara and the sun is very, very strong and the nights cool and damp. Perhaps that may have influenced my experience. Thanks, and you're right about the years...my sons are members of the Quarter Century Wireless Association. . .

Re: [WISPA] LMR Cables

2012-02-08 Thread Tom Sharples
We use thread these into the base of our products. They do a great job and overcome the problems Jonathan outlined: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OOA7AU/ref=noref?ie=UTF8s=hipsc=1 Tom S. On 2/8/2012 7:08 PM, Jonathan Schmidt wrote: Faisal, it makes sense. We're closer to the

Re: [WISPA] Yuma, TX

2012-02-08 Thread Blake Covarrubias
I can't find Yuma, TX on a map. Do you mean Yuma, AZ? Yuma is in my coverage area. We have a large influx of snowbird customer's whom we service on a month-to-month basis. www.beamspeed.com -- Blake Covarrubias On Feb 8, 2012, at 19:33, Jeromie Reeves jree...@18-30chat.net wrote: Anyone