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> In a message dated 1/2/2008 1:09:24 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
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>> I don't understand the need to use adhesive heat shrink. We still have
> to tape/coaxseal or whatever to make the waterproof the connection. Why
> are we worrying about the heat shrink? Isn't the heat shrink just
> cosmetic?
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> Maybe. Regular heatshrink doesn't do very well outside - it weathers
> and
> stretches - so what you wind up with is weatherproofing that isn't
> weatherproof. Some people use it mistakenly thinking it provides
> weatherproofing and
> it doesn't.
The 3-M stuff works very well and runs about $10 per length (between 3 and 4
feet.)
Roger (K8RI)
>
> If you use one of the current RF-type heatshrinks, they're quite good.
> The rubber is thicker and more resistant to UV plus the glue inside
> melts and
> really holds it on the connector. The glue seals it pretty well against
> water incursion. It's really good stuff and not inexpensive.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve K7LXC
> TOWER TECH
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